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What is the time it takes for 63% of longitudinal magnetization to recover in T1 recovery called?
What is the time it takes for 63% of longitudinal magnetization to recover in T1 recovery called?
- Longitudinal recovery time
- Spin-lattice transition time
- T1 decay time
- T1 relaxation time (correct)
Which of the following statements is true about T1 recovery time in fat versus water?
Which of the following statements is true about T1 recovery time in fat versus water?
- Water consists of large lipid molecules.
- Fat has a long T1 recovery time.
- Fat molecules are closely packed and have a short T1 recovery time. (correct)
- Water has a low inherent energy.
Which process is primarily responsible for T2 decay in tissues?
Which process is primarily responsible for T2 decay in tissues?
- Spin-lattice energy transfer
- Hydrogen nuclei dispersal
- Spin-spin relaxation (correct)
- Energy absorption from the lattice
What distinguishes the molecular motion of fat and water in terms of T1 recovery?
What distinguishes the molecular motion of fat and water in terms of T1 recovery?
In MRI, what are the two extremes of contrast commonly compared?
In MRI, what are the two extremes of contrast commonly compared?
What role do hydrogen nuclei play in T1 recovery in both fat and water?
What role do hydrogen nuclei play in T1 recovery in both fat and water?
Which of the following factors contributes to the difference in T1 recovery times between fat and water?
Which of the following factors contributes to the difference in T1 recovery times between fat and water?
During which phase does T1 recovery predominantly occur?
During which phase does T1 recovery predominantly occur?
What effect does slow molecular tumbling in fat have on T1 recovery?
What effect does slow molecular tumbling in fat have on T1 recovery?
What is the relationship between T2 decay times in fat and water?
What is the relationship between T2 decay times in fat and water?
Which factor contributes to a longer T2 decay time in water?
Which factor contributes to a longer T2 decay time in water?
Which of the following parameters is considered intrinsic contrast in diagnostic imaging?
Which of the following parameters is considered intrinsic contrast in diagnostic imaging?
What is associated with the efficient T2 decay process in fat?
What is associated with the efficient T2 decay process in fat?
Which statement best describes T2* decay?
Which statement best describes T2* decay?
Which extrinsic parameter is NOT related to image contrast?
Which extrinsic parameter is NOT related to image contrast?
Why do magnetic moments of hydrogen nuclei in fat dephase quickly?
Why do magnetic moments of hydrogen nuclei in fat dephase quickly?
What is the effect of a short TR on T1 contrast between fat and water?
What is the effect of a short TR on T1 contrast between fat and water?
What occurs if the TR is set too long in T1 contrast imaging?
What occurs if the TR is set too long in T1 contrast imaging?
In T2 contrast images, how does fat compare to water?
In T2 contrast images, how does fat compare to water?
What happens to the signal in T1 contrast if the TE is too short?
What happens to the signal in T1 contrast if the TE is too short?
What criteria must be met for TE in T2 weighting?
What criteria must be met for TE in T2 weighting?
Which of the following correctly describes the contrast appearance of fat versus water in T2 images?
Which of the following correctly describes the contrast appearance of fat versus water in T2 images?
How does the presence of a large transverse magnetization affect the signal received by the coil?
How does the presence of a large transverse magnetization affect the signal received by the coil?
What characteristic of water contributes to its high signal in T2 contrast imaging?
What characteristic of water contributes to its high signal in T2 contrast imaging?
Flashcards
T1 Recovery Time
T1 Recovery Time
Time taken for 63% of longitudinal magnetization to recover in a tissue. It represents the rate at which the spins realign with the main magnetic field after being excited by the RF pulse.
T1 Recovery (Spin-Lattice Energy Transfer)
T1 Recovery (Spin-Lattice Energy Transfer)
The process by which excited spins in a tissue give up their energy to the surrounding environment, causing them to realign with the main magnetic field.
T2 Decay Time
T2 Decay Time
The time it takes for 63% of transverse magnetization to decay in a tissue. It represents the rate at which the spins lose their coherence and precession decreases.
T2 Decay (Spin-Spin Relaxation)
T2 Decay (Spin-Spin Relaxation)
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Image Contrast
Image Contrast
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Contrast Mechanisms
Contrast Mechanisms
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T1 Contrast
T1 Contrast
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T2 Contrast
T2 Contrast
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T2* decay
T2* decay
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T2 decay
T2 decay
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T2 decay in fat
T2 decay in fat
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T2 decay in water
T2 decay in water
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T1 recovery in fat
T1 recovery in fat
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T1 recovery in water
T1 recovery in water
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Image Contrast Parameters
Image Contrast Parameters
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Study Notes
Image Weighting and Contrast
- This presentation is about image weighting and contrast in medical imaging, specifically in diagnostic imaging.
- The speaker, Hayder Jasim Taher, is a PhD in Medical Imaging.
- The topic covers both intrinsic and extrinsic contrast parameters.
Outline
- The presentation covers T1 recovery, T2 decay, relaxation in tissues, image contrast, and contrast mechanisms.
- It also details T1 contrast, and T2 contrast.
T1 Recovery
- T1 recovery is the time it takes for 63% of longitudinal magnetization to recover in a tissue.
- This process is due to spin-lattice energy transfer.
- T1 relaxation time is 63% of longitudinal magnetization recovery
- Different tissues have different T1 relaxation times.
- Example values to note include:
- Water: 2500 ms
- Fat: 200 ms
- CSF: 2000 ms
- White Matter: 500 ms
Relaxation in Different Tissues
- T1 recovery and T2 decay are exponential processes with time constants.
- T1 recovery represents the time to recover 63% of longitudinal magnetization due to spin-lattice energy transfer.
- T2 decay represents the time to lose 63% of transverse magnetization due to spin-spin relaxation
Relaxation in Fat and Water
- Fat molecules contain hydrogen atoms arranged with carbon and oxygen. They consist of lipids that are closely packed together.
- Molecular motion or tumbling rate is relatively slow.
- Water molecules contain two hydrogen atoms arranged with an oxygen atom (H2O). Its molecules are spaced apart, and their tumbling rate is relatively fast.
T1 Recovery in Fat and Water
- T1 recovery in fat is short, due to hydrogen nuclei easily giving up their energy.
- T1 recovery in water is long, due to water having high inherent energy and less efficient recovery.
T2 Decay
- T2 decay reflects the time it takes for 63% of transverse magnetization to decay due to dephasing.
- T2 decay is affected by inhomogeneous magnetic fields, which cause dephasing of the vectors.
- T2s are affected by spin-spin interactions
- Different tissues have different T2 decay times.
T2 Decay in Fat and Water
- T2 decay is faster in fat due to closely packed hydrogen nuclei and efficient spin-spin interactions.
- T2 decay is slower in water due to the spacing of water molecules and less efficient spin-spin interactions.
Image Contrast
- Image contrast is affected by intrinsic properties of tissues (T1, and T2 recovery times, proton density, flow) and extrinsic parameters (TE, TR, flip angle, TI, turbo factor/echo train length, B value).
Contrast Mechanisms
- Tissues with high transverse magnetization components have a bright signal at Time TE.
- Tissues with low transverse magnetization components have a low signal at Time TE.
T1 Contrast
- Slower T1 recovery times result in a relatively hypointense (dark) signal compared to fat. (Water)
- Faster T1 recovery times create hyperintense (bright) signal for fat.
T2 Contrast
- Higher T2 decay times produce hyperintense (bright) signal in images.
- Lower T2 decay times results in hypointense (dark) signals.
Image Contrast Definitions
- T1 recovery: Longitudinal magnetization recovery after RF excitation pulse off.
- T1 contrast: Image contrast based on differing T1 recovery times in tissues.
- T1 weighting: Image contrast is primarily based on the difference in T1 recovery times.
- T2 decay: Coherent transverse magnetization decay after RF excitation pulse off.
- T2 contrast: Image contrast based on differing T2 decay times in tissues.
- T2 weighting: Image contrast predominantly due to T2 decay time differences in tissues.
T1 and T2 Weighted Brain Images
- Tables show typical appearances of tissues (e.g., CSF, white matter, cortex, fat) on T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and FLAIR images.
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