Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Principles and Applications

This lecture covers the principles and applications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including the Nobel Prize-winning discoveries in nuclear magnetic resonance. It explains the characteristics of atomic nuclei, the precession movement in the presence of a magnetic field, and the generation of signals for imaging. The lecture also delves into frequency encoding, chemical spectrum analysis, and the reconstruction of images using Fourier transformation. Additionally, it explores advanced MRI techniques like frequency and phase encoding, echo planar imaging, and functional MRI, highlighting the vast possibilities offered by modern MRI technology.