ABSTRACT

In the past two decades, significant advances in magnetic resonance microscopy (MRM) have been made possible by a combination of higher magnetic fields and more robust data acquisition technologies. This technical progress has enabled a shift in MRM applications from basic anatomical investigations to dynamic and functional studies, boosting the use of MRM in biological and life sciences.

This book provides a simple introduction to MRM emphasizing practical aspects relevant to high magnetic fields. It focuses on biological applications and presents a number of selected examples of neuroscience applications. The text is mainly intended for those who are beginning research in the field of MRM or are planning to incorporate high-resolution MRI in their neuroscience studies.

section I|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|2 pages

About This Book

section II|62 pages

Basics

chapter 2|15 pages

Hardware

chapter 3|9 pages

Image Formation

chapter 4|18 pages

Acquisition Strategies

chapter 5|12 pages

Image Artifacts

chapter 6|4 pages

Sample Preparation

section III|31 pages

Applications

chapter 7|11 pages

A Bit of History

section IV|3 pages

Conclusion

chapter 10|1 pages

On the Horizon