title: Magnetic resonance imaging fundamentals and system performance.
abstract: The underlying physical principles of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are discussed. MR imaging system components are described, and system performance criteria are discussed and demonstrated. Examples of image quality variables are shown, and measurement techniques and apparatus are given.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods; D008961:Models, Structural