T1 relaxation
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Spin-lattice or longitudinal relaxation
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Restoring longitudinal magnetization after RF excitation
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T1 – Time until 63% of the initial magnetization M0 is restored
980ms
Adipose tissue – 240ms
Spinal fluid – 4300ms
Gray matter – 980ms
White matter – 780ms
Muscles – 880ms