Description
Specifications
Hardware Component | Quantity |
---|---|
Magnet Unit_Magnet unit box | 1 |
Magnet Unit_Magnet | 1 |
RF unit_RF unit box | 1 |
RF unit_Preamplifier | 1 |
RF unit_RF power amplifier | 1 |
RF unit_Magnet temperature control | 1 |
RF unit_Heating system | 1 |
RF unit_Power supply system | 1 |
Spectrometer unit (including ICC)_Industrial control computer | 1 |
Spectrometer unit (including ICC)_Pulse sequence generator (PSG) | 1 |
Spectrometer unit (including ICC)_Direct digital frequency Synthesis (DDS) | 1 |
Spectrometer unit (including ICC) Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) | 1 |
Probe coil Ø 15 mm | 1 |
Software Component | Quantity |
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Niumag Analysis Software | 1 |
Accessory Component | Quantity |
---|---|
Niumag Software USB | 1 |
Balance | 1 |
Ø 15 mm test tube | 10 |
Ø 15 mm test tube stand | 1 |
Ø 15mm test tube plug | 10 |
Debugging tools_BNC adapter assembly | 1 |
Debugging tools_ Special tools | 1 |
Debugging tools_50Ω terminal | 1 |
Debugging tools_ Testing line | 2 |
Fuses | 5 |
Computer peripherals_LCD display | 1 |
Experimental Projects
1. Principle experiments
Mechanical homogenization (multiple sets of instruments,
detachable) and electronic homogenization
Hard pulse FID sequences to measure Larmor
frequencies
FID signal in rotating coordinate system
FID signal one-dimensional processing and gain
adjustment
Hard pulse echo sequence to determine hard pulse RF
Soft pulse FID sequence to determine soft pulse RF
Soft pulse echo sequence
Inversion recovery method to measure T1
Hard pulse CPMG sequence to measure T2
2. Imaging technology experiments
Spin-echo sequence imaging
Spin-echo weighted imaging
Inversion recovery sequence imaging
Two-dimensional gradient-echo sequence
imaging
Image pattern of sampling parameters on
image size and shape
3D gradient-echo sequence imaging
Apparatus and Equipment
The NMR/MRI Education System is a compact and lightweight magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system designed for medical imaging. It has a magnetic field strength of 0.15 Tesla and is equipped with a range of coils suitable for imaging different body parts. Pre clinical use only.
Literature Review
MRI is a widely used diagnostic tool in medical imaging. It provides high-resolution images of internal body structures without the use of ionizing radiation, making it safer than other imaging techniques such as X-rays and CT scans. MRI has applications in various medical fields, including neurology, cardiology, and oncology.
Strengths and Limitations
Its compact and lightweight design makes it portable and easy to use in different clinical settings. The system provides high-quality images with good spatial resolution, allowing for detailed analysis of different body parts. Additionally, the system’s low magnetic field strength makes it safer for patients with certain medical conditions, such as pacemakers.
However, the NMR/MRI Education System also has some limitations. The system’s low magnetic field strength may limit its sensitivity and specificity for detecting certain conditions. Additionally, the system has a limited range of coils, which may affect its versatility for imaging different body parts.
Summary
In summary, the NMR/MRI Education System is a useful tool for medical imaging. It provides high-quality images with good spatial resolution and is portable and easy to use in different clinical settings. However, the system’s low magnetic field strength and limited range of coils may limit its sensitivity and versatility for certain applications.
References
Cho, Z. H., Kang, C. K., & Han, J. Y. (2015). MRI of the Brain and Spine. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Haacke, E. M., Brown, R. W., Thompson, M. R., & Venkatesan, R. (1999). Magnetic resonance imaging: Physical principles and sequence design. Wiley.
Masselli, G., & Gualdi, G. F. (2014). MRI of the abdomen and pelvis: a text-atlas. Springer.