Abstract
Image contrast is calculated by inputting experimental 2D T(1)-T(2) relaxation spectra into the ODIN software interface. The method involves characterising a magnetic resonance imaging pulse sequence with a "relaxation signature" which describes the sensitivity of the sequence to relaxation and is independent of sample parameters. Maximising (or minimising) the overlap between the experimental 2D T(1)-T(2) relaxation spectra and the relaxation signature can then be used to maximise image contrast. The concept is illustrated using relaxation signatures for the echo planar imaging and Turbo spin-echo imaging sequences, together with in-vitro 2D T(1)-T(2) spectra for liver and cartilage.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 661-668 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 8 Apr 2010 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2010 |