Multi-planar image formation using NMR spin echoes
P Mansfield - Journal of Physics C: Solid State Physics, 1977 - iopscience.iop.org
P Mansfield
Journal of Physics C: Solid State Physics, 1977•iopscience.iop.orgA new method of two-or three-dimensional spin density imaging by nuclear magnetic
resonance (NMR) is proposed, which exploits the properties of spin echoes in time-
dependent magnetic field gradients. An analysis shows that simultaneous observation and
differentiation of signals, arising from all spins distributed in a plane or set of planes within
the specimen, is possible. The method is thus capable of producing visual pictures faster
than previously described planar imaging methods.
resonance (NMR) is proposed, which exploits the properties of spin echoes in time-
dependent magnetic field gradients. An analysis shows that simultaneous observation and
differentiation of signals, arising from all spins distributed in a plane or set of planes within
the specimen, is possible. The method is thus capable of producing visual pictures faster
than previously described planar imaging methods.
Abstract
A new method of two-or three-dimensional spin density imaging by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is proposed, which exploits the properties of spin echoes in time-dependent magnetic field gradients. An analysis shows that simultaneous observation and differentiation of signals, arising from all spins distributed in a plane or set of planes within the specimen, is possible. The method is thus capable of producing visual pictures faster than previously described planar imaging methods.
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