WO2006036946A3 - Magnetic resonance imaging system, apparatus and associated methods - Google Patents
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- WO2006036946A3 WO2006036946A3 PCT/US2005/034547 US2005034547W WO2006036946A3 WO 2006036946 A3 WO2006036946 A3 WO 2006036946A3 US 2005034547 W US2005034547 W US 2005034547W WO 2006036946 A3 WO2006036946 A3 WO 2006036946A3
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- G01R33/20—Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance
- G01R33/28—Details of apparatus provided for in groups G01R33/44 - G01R33/64
- G01R33/38—Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field
- G01R33/3806—Open magnet assemblies for improved access to the sample, e.g. C-type or U-type magnets
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- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/05—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
- A61B5/055—Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
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- G01R33/28—Details of apparatus provided for in groups G01R33/44 - G01R33/64
- G01R33/38—Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field
- G01R33/381—Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field using electromagnets
- G01R33/3815—Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field using electromagnets with superconducting coils, e.g. power supply therefor
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EP05812989A EP1794609A2 (en) | 2004-09-27 | 2005-09-27 | Magnetic resonance imaging system, apparatus and associated methods |
JP2007533736A JP2008514299A (en) | 2004-09-27 | 2005-09-27 | Magnetic resonance imaging system, apparatus and related methods |
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