1st Edition
Microscopic Magnetic Resonance Imaging A Practical Perspective
In the past two decades, significant advances in magnetic resonance microscopy (MRM) have been made possible by a combination of higher magnetic fields and more robust data acquisition technologies. This technical progress has enabled a shift in MRM applications from basic anatomical investigations to dynamic and functional studies, boosting the use of MRM in biological and life sciences.
This book provides a simple introduction to MRM emphasizing practical aspects relevant to high magnetic fields. It focuses on biological applications and presents a number of selected examples of neuroscience applications. The text is mainly intended for those who are beginning research in the field of MRM or are planning to incorporate high-resolution MRI in their neuroscience studies.
Basics:
Hardware
Image Formation
Acquisition Strategies
Image Artifacts
Sample Preparation
Applications:
A Bit of History
Diffusion-Weighted MR Microscopy
Manganese-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Microscopy
Conclusion:
On the Horizon
Biography
Ciobanu, Luisa