Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The Basics

Christakis Constantinides (University of Cyprus, Nicosia)

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CRC Press Inc
12 March 2014

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR & MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a rapidly developing field in basic applied science and clinical practice. Research efforts in this area have already been recognized with five Nobel prizes awarded to seven Nobel laureates in the past 70 years. Based on courses taught at The Johns Hopkins University, Magnetic Resonance Imaging: The Basics provides a solid introduction to this powerful technology.

The book begins with a general description of the phenomenon of magnetic resonance and a brief summary of Fourier transformations in two dimensions. It examines the fundamental principles of physics for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signal formation and image construction and provides a detailed explanation of the mathematical formulation of MRI. Numerous image quantitative indices are discussed, including (among others) signal, noise, signal-to-noise, contrast, and resolution.

The second part of the book examines the hardware and electronics of an MRI scanner and the typical measurements and simulations of magnetic fields. It introduces NMR spectroscopy and spectral acquisition and imaging techniques employing various pulse sequences. The final section explores the advanced imaging technique of parallel imaging.

Structured so that each chapter builds on the knowledge gained in the previous one, the book is enriched by numerous worked examples and problem sets with selected solutions, giving readers a firm grasp of the foundations of MRI technology.

By: Christakis Constantinides (University of Cyprus Nicosia)
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 538g
ISBN: 9781482217315
ISBN 10: 1482217317
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 12 March 2014
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fourier Transformations. Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Molecular Environment and Relaxation. Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance II: Imaging. Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance III: The Formalism of k-Space. Pulse Sequences. Instrumentation. Tour of an MRI Facility. Spectroscopy and Spectroscopic Imaging. Imaging Equation and Spectroscopic Imaging. Problem Sets. Multiple Choice Questions. Solutions to Selected Problems. Answers to Multiple Choice Questions. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

Christakis Constantinides, PhD joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Cyprus in September 2005. He has also acted as a consultant to his start-up firm, Chi-Biomedical Ltd. ever since. His specific research interest focuses on the study of cardiac mechanical function, computational and tissue structure modeling and characterization, hardware design, and functional and cellular tracking methods using MRI. The goal of his research efforts is the complete characterization of the electromechanical function of the heart in small animals and humans, aiming to promote the understanding of mechanisms of human disease that is predominantly underlined by genetic causes.

Reviews for Magnetic Resonance Imaging: The Basics

Overall this is excellent book and author has taken lot of time/effort to explain complex physiscs concepts. It will be of great use to all the radiology trainees who wish to learn more about MRI physiscs. -Jagadish Malla, The Society of Radiologists in Training