MRI T2 Weighted Imaging

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What is the primary outcome of dividing the maximum power by the rise time?

Frequency Response

Amplification Factor

Bandwidth

Slew Rate (correct)

What is the main factor that determines the transverse signal decay?

Magnetic field strength

T1 relaxation time

T2 relaxation time

Echo time (TE) (correct)

What is the term for the maximum change in voltage per unit time?

Slew Rate (correct)

Settling Time

Rise Time

Fall Time

What is the purpose of setting TE longer than the T2 of some tissues in a T2 weighted image?

To emphasize the signal from tissues with shorter T2 Signup and view all the answers

In a gradient system, what does the slew rate primarily affect?

Gradient Strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of slew rate in a gradient system?

Impacts the maximum gradient strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of setting TE shorter than the T2 of some tissues in a T2 weighted image?

The signal from these tissues decays less Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the T2 relaxation times of different tissues when setting TE in a T2 weighted image?

To differentiate between tissues with different T2 relaxation times Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between maximum power and slew rate?

Slew rate is the ratio of maximum power to rise time Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of using a TE that is shorter than the T2 of some tissues but longer than the T2 of other tissues?

The signal from some tissues decays rapidly, while others decay slowly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of a short repetition time on the signal from certain tissues?

The signal from these tissues will be attenuated. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the protons in the tissues when the repetition time is short?

They fail to fully relax before the next measurement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of a short repetition time on the MR signal?

It decreases the signal from tissues with long T1 relaxation times. Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely outcome of a short repetition time on the contrast between different tissues?

The contrast will decrease between tissues with long and short T1 relaxation times. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the repetition time in MRI?

It affects the relaxation time of the protons in different tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in achieving the desired contrast in magnetic resonance imaging?

The intrinsic differences in T1, T2, T2*, etc. are not sufficient Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of designing a pulse sequence in magnetic resonance imaging?

To select a specific contrast mechanism Signup and view all the answers

What is the major advantage of magnetic resonance imaging?

Its flexibility in adjusting pulse sequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of combining multiple contrast mechanisms in magnetic resonance imaging?

A mixture of all these contrast mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in achieving the desired contrast in magnetic resonance imaging?

The selection of pulse sequence parameters Signup and view all the answers

What does the phase velocity of a wave represent?

The rate at which the phase of the wave propagates in space Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental difference between phase velocity and group velocity?

The type of wave propagation (longitudinal or transverse) Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed at which a given phase of a wave travels through space?

Phase velocity Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the phase velocity and the frequency of a wave?

The phase velocity is independent of the frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the speed at which the phase of any one frequency component of the wave will propagate?

Phase velocity Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fundamental sound velocities that must be distinguished between?

Phase velocity and group velocity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

TE (Time of Echo) directly determines the decay of the transverse signal.
In T2-weighted images, TE should be longer than the T2 of some tissues but shorter than the T2 of others.

Contrast in MRI

Contrast in MRI is a combination of different effects, including T1, T2, T2*, etc.
The ability to select contrast mechanisms allows for emphasizing one contrast mechanism while reducing others.
Designing the proper pulse sequence and choosing the correct pulse sequence parameters enables MRI to achieve its high degree of flexibility.

Gradient System Specifications

The ratio of maximum power to rise time is called the Slew Rate, which is a specification for a gradient system.
TR (Time of Repetition) is the time between consecutive RF pulses, allowing protons to relax back into alignment with the magnetic field.

Repetition Time and Signal

A short repetition time results in protons from some tissues not having fully relaxed back into alignment before the next measurement, decreasing the signal from this tissue.

Phase Velocity and Group Velocity

There are two fundamental sound velocities that must be distinguished: phase velocity and group velocity.
Phase velocity is the speed at which a given phase of a wave travels through space.
Phase velocity is the rate at which the phase of the wave propagates in space.
Phase velocity is the velocity at which the phase of any one frequency component of the wave will propagate.

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Understanding the relationship between TE and T2 in MRI imaging, including how to select the optimal TE for a T2 weighted image.