Fundamentals of MRI

Fundamentals of MRI: "An Interactive Learning Approach" provides a practical, self-contained introduction to the principles of MRI. Shaped by the authoritative experience of the authors, this interactive workbook presents the fundamentals of MRI while the accompanying CD-ROM offers animations and exercises that help students develop a deeper understanding of the physical principles of MRI in practice. The text includes a number of exercises and worked examples with detailed solutions. It supplies radiologists, radiographers, and clinicians with a pragmatic approach to MRI that builds a solid foundation for further practice and study.

Elizabeth Berry, Andrew J. Bulpitt

Introduction. Mathematics, Physics, and Imaging for MRI. Basic Physical Principles. Relaxation Mechanisms. Slice Selection. Frequency Encoding. Phase Encoding. The Spin-Echo Imaging Sequence. Scan Parameters for the Spin-Echo Imaging Sequence. Further Imaging Sequences. Multiple-Choice Questions. Index.