Determining the optimal SNR-resolution tradeoff in MR imaging at fixed scan times.
Published: 2007
Language: eng
Number of pages: 54
ISBN-13: 9780494273555
Description: Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is unique compared to other imaging modalities in that it offers a multitude of imaging modes, while being inherently three-dimensional and offering excellent in vivo soft tissue contrast. Also unique to MR imaging is the tradeoff between image signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and spatial resolution for a fixed imaging time. To facilitate the most effective use of scan time, the SNR-resolution tradeoff for a given fixed time needs to be optimized for different applications. In this thesis, the imaging tradeoff between SNR and spatial resolution was investigated to obtain the most appropriate image quality for human visual preference and automated registration, using images simulated from a set of high-quality mouse brain data acquired experimentally.
Notes: Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 3076.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2007.

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