T2 relaxation
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Spin-spin or transversal relaxation
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Loss of transversal magnetization after RF excitation
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T2 – time until 63% of the transversal magnetization is lost
100ms
Adipose tissue – 70ms
Spinal fluid – 2200ms
Gray matter – 100ms
White matter – 90ms
Muscles – 50ms