Runge Val M., Nitz Wolfgang R., Schmeets Stuart H. (eds.) The Physics of Clinical MR Taught Through Images

2nd edition. — Thieme, 2009. — 243 p. — ISBN: 978-1604061611This lavishly illustrated book uses high-quality images to present a practical guide to the physics of magnetic resonance. Written by internationally renowned authors, the book places an emphasis on learning visually through images of real cases rather than through mathematical equations and provides the fundamental information needed to achieve the best images in everyday clinical practice. This edition features new images and incorporates information on the latest technical advances in the field, discussing such important topics as 3 T, specific absorption rate (SAR), arterial spin labeling, continuous moving table MR, and time-resolved contrast enhanced MR angiography.This book is a valuable reference for radiologists and an excellent resource for residents preparing for board examinations. It is also ideal for MR technologists and students seeking to fully understand the basic principles underlying this important diagnostic tool.Components of an MR Scanner
MR Safety: Static Magnetic Field
MR Safety: Gradient Magnetic and Radiofrequency Fields
Radiofrequency (RF) Coils
Multichannel Coil Technology: Introduction
Multichannel Coil Technology: Body Imaging
Imaging Basics: k Space, Raw Data, Image Data
Motion Reduction: Triggering, Gating, Navigator Echoes
Image Resolution: Pixel and Voxel Size
Imaging Basics: Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
Imaging Basics: Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR)
SNR Versus CNR
T1, T2, and Proton Density
Spin Echo Imaging
Fast Spin Echo Imaging
Fast Spin Echo: Reduced Refocusing Angle
Driven-Equilibrium Fourier Transformation (DEFT)
Reordering: Phase Encoding
Half Acquisition Single-Shot Turbo Spin Echo (HASTE)
Inversion Recovery: Part 1
Inversion Recovery: Part 2
Fluid-Attenuated IR with Fat Saturation (FLAIR FS)
Spoiled Gradient Echo
Refocused (Steady State) Gradient Echo
Dual-Echo Steady State (DESS)
Balanced Gradient Echo
Balanced Steady-State Free Precession (b-SSFP)
PSIF: The Backward-Running FISP
Constructive Interference in a Steady State (CISS).
TurboFLASH, FSPGR, TFE