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Hardware considerations for MR imaging physics.

F Schmitt·A Dewdney·W Renz
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Since its commercial introduction as a diagnostic tool in 1984, MR imaging has undergone dramatic improvements in all the features that define image quality. This article discusses what a modern MR imaging scanner should look like and how the components of an MR system, especially the magnet, gradient, and RF components must be matched with one another to ensure optimal performance.

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F Schmitt, A Dewdney, W Renz. 1999. Hardware considerations for MR imaging physics.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10631676/

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