title: Ultra-high-field magnetic resonance: Why and when?
abstract: This paper briefly summarizes the development of magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy in medicine. Aspects of magnetic resonancephysics and -technology relevant at ultra-high magnetic fields as well as current limitations are highlighted. Based on the first promising studies, potential clinical applications at 7 Tesla are suggested. Other aims are to stimulate awareness of the potential of ultra-high field magnetic resonance and to stimulate active participation in much needed basic or clinical research at 7 Tesla or higher.
authors.affiliation: Ewald Moser, MR Center of Excellence, Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, A-1180 Vienna, Austria.
authors.forename: Ewald
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Moser