Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and magnet for magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
US9784808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/3815
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit and a shield. The imaging unit is configured to perform magnetic resonance imaging of an object by transmitting a radio frequency signal from a radio frequency coil while magnetic fields are formed by a gradient coil and a superconducting magnet respectively. The shield is configured to form a gradient magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging with the gradient coil and to prevent ingress of heat into the superconducting magnet.
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