Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Physical Principles and Sequence Design (Hardcover)

~ E. Mark Haacke (Author), Robert W. Brown (Author), Michael R. Thompson (Author), Ramesh Venkatesan (Author) "The primary purpose of this chapter is to provide a succinct overview of the basic principles involved in the process of using nuclear magnetic resonance..." (more)
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"As a one-stop shop for basic MR physics and pulse sequences it is close to perfect." -- Neuroradiology, Vol 24/9, 2000

"I would recommend it to any MR scientist as an excellent reference book & as required reading for those beginning research studies in MRI physics..."(Neuro-Radiology, Vol 42/9, 2000)

"As a one-stop shop for basic MR physics and pulse sequences it is close to perfect." (Neuroradiology, Vol 24/9, 2000)

Product Description

This book provides a synoptic introduction to the key fundamental and operational principles of MRI for medical physicists, radiologists,biochemists, and students. It addresses basic NMR principles, basic imaging concepts, Fourier transform concepts and fundamental applications such as chemical shift imaging, rf pulse design, fast imaging, motion and flow, MR angiography, diffusion, sequence design, and coil concepts.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 914 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 1st edition (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471351288
• ISBN-13: 978-0471351283
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #232,618 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent intro for readers with some math background, February 29, 2000

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This book is a welcome introduction for readers who are comfortable with basic differential equations and vector calculus. As an applied mathematician interested in learning the fundamentals of MRI, I had grown quite frustrated with the simplified literature on one hand ("MRI for technologists", "MRI for medical people", "MRI for dummies"...) and the professional literature on the other, which is directed at people already immersed in the study of MR technology. In contrast, this book is an excellent introduction to the subject for applied mathematicians (though this may not have been the intended audience), as it makes no assumptions regarding reader's science background and thus explains thoroughly all relevant E+M, physics and signal processing. But most importantly, it does so without cutting mathematical corners. This results in a far more lucid and logical exposition than books which try to protect the reader for his/her own good.

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5.0 out of 5 stars MRI LAB USE, January 3, 2008

By	Brian (SLC, UT USA) - See all my reviews

Our labs most used resource in MRI- period. This book is used to answer any questions we encounter about the mechanics of MRI, plus is used in both MRI courses. The first half of the book focuses on basic principles. The second half develops advanced concepts for the advanced technician. Clearly written, durable, and nice large font.

3.0 out of 5 stars Previous Background Required, December 9, 2007

By	freyj - See all my reviews

A functional background in both physics/math/engineering and imaging are required for getting the maximum benefit out of this book. If this is your first time experiencing either of these fields, you will need a more basic/conceptual book to explain the concepts of MRI before diving into the physics. I say this because the book is not very good at painting mental pictures or physical analogies. Instead, it assumes you already have a mental picture of concepts like k-space and presents the mathematical abstractions to build upon this. However, if you already have a conceptual background in MRI, this book will take you far. In those regards it is quite thorough and will prepare you for a starting career in MRI. Also, I'm assuming a second edition will fill in some missing chapters on recent advances in MRI like parallel imaging. Remember, an undergraduate degree is a must, and a year or two of graduate couldn't hurt.