In-room imaging and MR planning

[1] Hoult DI, JMRI 2000; 12:46-67 [2] Pohman, MRM 2016; 75:801-809

The Effect of Field strength

SNR ~ B 0

[1]

Goal: Spin polarization

More recently: SNR ~ B 0

Higher B 0 = more polarization => higher signal to work with

1.65

[2]

Based on Hanson, Concepts in Magn Res, 2006; 32A:329-240

B 0