Superconductors for Magnetic Imaging Resonance Applications

Superconductors for Magnetic Imaging Resonance Applications

Ali Raza and S.S. Ali

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a medical imaging technique is being widely used in diagnostic procedures. This technique is based on radiology and generates clear pictures of the anatomy and other physiological processes in the human body. A strong magnetic field is the key parameter for better resolution images provided it does not damage healthy tissues. The fundamental principle behind MRI is the response of the atomic nucleus against the magnetic field which is followed by the image creation based on the distribution of hydrogen nuclei in a specific organ under observation. Stronger magnetic fields produce improved images with higher resolutions, that is why several research groups around the globe are working to develop such MRI systems without putting harmful effects on the exposed organs.

Keywords
MgB2 Superconductors, Bi-2223, HTS Magnets, REBCO, Iron-Based Superconductors

Published online 10/5/2022, 26 pages

Citation: Ali Raza and S.S. Ali, Superconductors for Magnetic Imaging Resonance Applications, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 132, pp 230-255, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644902110-13

Part of the book on Superconductors

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