Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanners

DTLE Mini-Project Presentation

Christopher Kok Yong En

Objectives

Understand the underlying physics for MRI scanners.

Principles

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (2D)

Available on Github

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (3D)

Available on Github
Further reading: Hanson, 2008.

Applications

Medical Imaging

  • Neuroimaging
  • Cardiovascular
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Liver and Gastrointestinal
  • Angiography

Manufacturers

List retrieved from MRI Questions

Siemens

Magnetom 7T: Terra


Retrieved from: Siemens

GE Healthcare

SIGNA Premier 3.0 T


Retrieved from: Healthcare in Europe

Philips

MR Ingenia Elition 3.0T


Retrieved from: Philips

​Canon Medical Systems

Vantage Galan 3T


Retrieved from: Canon Medical Systems US

Hitachi

Echelon 1.5T


Retrieved from: Hitachi Medical Systems

Conclusions

References

  • Hanson, Lars G. (2008) Is Quantum Mechanics necessary for understanding Magnetic Resonance? Concepts in Magnetic Resonance Part A, 32A (5). pp. 329-340. ISSN 1546-6086

Q&A