Fluke-biomedical 76-903 User Manual

Nuclear Associates 76-903 MRI Multi-Purpose Phantom Users Manual March 2005 Manual No. 76-903-1 Rev. 2 ©2004, 200

Nuclear Associates 76-903 Operators Manual 3-2 Figure 3-2 shows the cross section of the concentric conical part of the phantom. The aspect ratio is

Theory of OperationFlood Section3 3-3 Figure 3-4. Diameter, 9", Depth, 1.25" 3.3.1 RF Uniformity The flood section is used to mea

Nuclear Associates 76-903 Operators Manual 3-4 3. Star Pattern: Modulation transfer function (MTF), horizontal and vertical spatial resolution, qua

Nuclear Associates 76-903 Operators Manual 3-6 Figure 3-7. 3.4.4 Slice Continuity (Gap) The slice contiguity can be evaluated by quick v

Nuclear Associates 76-903 Operators Manual 3-6 Figure 3-9. 0.5 mm x 0.5 mm2, 0.75 mm x 0.75 mm2, 1.0 mm x 1.0mm2, and 2.0 mm x 2.0mm2 square holed

Theory of OperationInsert Section3 3-7The star pattern for MTF evaluation is made up of 3° wedges placed on a 60° fan angle. Each wedge is 3” in the

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iTable of Contents Section 1: Introduction... 1-1 1.1

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IntroductionIntroduction1 1-1Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction This phantom is designed for comprehensive evaluation of critical imaging param

Nuclear Associates 76-903 Operators Manual 1-2 1.4 NMR Solution Any NMR signal-producing solution can be used to fill the phantom. It is desirable

SpecificationsPhantom Design2 2-1Section 2 Specifications 2.1 Phantom Design All of the parts in the phantom are made with plastic and glass, free o

Nuclear Associates 76-903 Operators Manual 2-2 The insert section has six inserts, one 120° star pattern wedge assembly, two folding step wedges, sp

Theory of OperationOmni Directional Application3 3-1Section 3 Theory Of Operation 3.1 Omni Directional Application Since MR images are obtained not