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Optimization of flip angle for T1 dependent contrast in MRI

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  • 1Richard M. Lucas Center for Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Imaging, Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA 94305-5488.

Summary

Researchers found a way to calculate the optimal flip angle for maximizing T1 contrast between materials. A simplified formula works well, even with significant T1 variations, minimizing contrast loss.

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