MRI Basic Principles and Atomic Structure
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Which statement best describes the nucleus of an atom?

  • The nucleus contains electrons that orbit around it.
  • The nucleus is composed solely of electrons.
  • The nucleus is large and contains most of the atom's volume.
  • The nucleus is tiny but contains most of the atom's mass. (correct)

    • Which of the following nuclei is commonly used in MRI due to its abundance in the human body?

  • 19F (fluorine)
  • 1H (hydrogen) (correct)
  • 17O (oxygen)
  • 13C (carbon)

    • What causes a hydrogen nucleus to behave like a small magnet?

  • The spinning of the positively charged proton. (correct)
  • The presence of neutrons in the nucleus.
  • The orbiting electrons around the nucleus.
  • The interaction with external magnetic fields.

    • What is Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction primarily concerned with?

    <p>Creation of a magnetic field by a charged moving particle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an MR-active nucleus?

    <p>It has a net spin that is not equal to zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using hydrogen in MRI?

    <p>Hydrogen offers a large magnetic moment due to its solitary proton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The motion of protons and neutrons within an atom includes which of the following?

    <p>Protons and neutrons spinning on their own axes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the magnetic moment of a nucleus represent?

    <p>The magnetic orientation of the nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does precessional phase indicate about the magnetic moments of hydrogen?

    <p>They are at different places on the precessional path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers resonance in a nucleus?

    <p>Oscillation at a frequency close to its natural frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the result of resonance for the NMV?

    <p>It moves out of alignment away from B0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to hydrogen nuclei when the RF excitation pulse is switched off?

    <p>They lose energy and attempt to realign with B0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is free induction decay (FID) signal primarily influenced by?

    <p>The loss of coherency in magnetic moments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does relaxation occur in hydrogen nuclei post RF excitation?

    <p>By returning high-energy nuclei to low-energy states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does dephasing have on the transverse coherent magnetization?

    <p>It decreases the magnitude of transverse coherent magnetization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law is represented by the relationship between motion and electricity in magnetic fields?

    <p>Faraday's law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the magnetic moments of hydrogen nuclei in the absence of an external magnetic field?

    <p>They are randomly oriented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hydrogen nuclei align when placed in a strong static external magnetic field?

    <p>They align parallel to the magnetic field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Larmor equation in relation to precession frequency?

    <p>It relates precession frequency to magnetic field strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario does a net magnetization M0 occur?

    <p>When magnetic moments align parallel to the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the precessional frequency of hydrogen at 1.0 T?

    <p>It is 42.57 MHz.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the gyromagnetic ratio (y) represent in the context of precession frequency?

    <p>A constant specific to individual MR-active nuclei.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when hydrogen nuclei align anti-parallel to the main magnetic field?

    <p>They have high energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the precessional frequency change with varying magnetic field strengths for MR-active nuclei?

    <p>It increases as the field strength increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MRI Basic Principles

    • MRI uses the magnetic properties of atomic nuclei to create images.
    • The presentation outlines the principles, starting with atomic structure.
    • The presentation includes information on atomic structure, motion of atoms, MR active nuclei, Faraday's law, proton alignment, net magnetization vector, precession, the Larmor equation, precessional phase, resonance, MRI signal, and FID (free induction decay).

    Atomic Structure

    • All matter consists of atoms.
    • Atoms combine to form molecules.
    • Key elements in the human body include hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen.

    Composition of Atoms

    • Atoms have a central nucleus with orbiting electrons.
    • The nucleus contains protons (positive charge) and neutrons (no charge).
    • Electrons (negative charge) orbit the nucleus.

    Mass and Size of Nucleus

    • The nucleus is small but contains most of the atom's mass.
    • The nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons (nucleons).
    • The nucleus occupies a tiny fraction of the atom's volume.

    Motion in the Atom

    • Atoms have electrons spinning on their axis, orbiting the nucleus, and the nucleus spinning on its own axis.
    • Protons along with neutrons can have a net spin.

    MR-Active Nuclei

    • Certain atomic nuclei have a property called "spin", which can be aligned in the presence of a magnetic field.
    • 1H (hydrogen), 13C (carbon), 15N (nitrogen), 17O (oxygen), 19F (fluorine), and 23Na (sodium) are examples of MR-active nuclei.
    • They have specific gyromagnetic ratios for different nuclei which are relevant to imaging.

    The Hydrogen Nucleus

    • Protium, a hydrogen isotope, is the most commonly used MR-active nucleus in MRI.
    • It has a single proton and no neutrons, leading to a relatively large magnetic moment, which is valuable for imaging purposes.

    Faraday's Law of Electromagnetism

    • A magnetic field is created by a moving charged particle. This principle is fundamental in MRI.
    • A charged moving particle (proton) creates both an electric and magnetic field

    Alignment

    • In the absence of a magnetic field, the magnetic moments of hydrogen nuclei are randomly oriented.
    • When in a strong magnetic field, the nuclei align either parallel or antiparallel to the field.
    • Parallel alignment has lower energy; antiparallel alignment has higher energy.

    Net Magnetic Vector (NMV)

    • Parallel and antiparallel alignments cause an overall magnetization vector, also known as NMV.
    • The NMV is proportional to the field strength.

    Precession and Precessional (Larmor) Frequency

    • The speed at which magnetic moments rotate around the main magnetic field (B0).
    • The Larmor equation (WO = γB0) describes the precessional frequency in relation to field strength (B0) and gyromagnetic ratio(γ).

    Precessional Phase

    • "In-phase" describes coherent spins.
    • "Out-of-phase" describes incoherent spins.

    Resonance

    • Resonance occurs when the oscillating frequency of external RF pulse is close to the nucleus's natural frequency (Larmor frequency).
    • Nuclei gain energy from the RF pulse, causing them to generate measurable signals

    MRI Signal

    • RF pulse causes the magnetization vector to tilt and move into planes.
    • Dephasing is a phenomenon where the signal loses coherence due to variations in the magnetic field.
    • The free induction decay (FID) signal is the initial signal that decays over time.

    The Free Induction Decay (FID) signal

    • The decay of the magnetic signal after the removal of the RF pulse which shows the free precession of nuclei in the magnetic field.
    • This signal is influenced by the magnetic field's inhomogeneities and interactions between spins.

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    This quiz explores the fundamental principles of MRI, focusing on atomic structure and the magnetic properties of atomic nuclei. Key topics include the motion of atoms, MR active nuclei, and the mechanics behind MRI signal generation. Test your understanding of how atomic structure relates to MRI technology.

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