MR imaging technique in which a set of projection profiles of the body is obtained by observing MR signals in the presence of a suitable corresponding set of magnetic field gradients. Images can then be reconstructed using techniques analogous to those used in conventional computed tomography (CT), such as filtered back projection. It can be used for volume imaging or, with plane selection techniques, for sequential plane imaging.

Briefly applied magnetic field gradients.

See also Bipolar Gradient Pulse and Gradient Magnetic Field.

A measure of the non-spherical distribution of electrical charge possessed by nuclei with a nuclear spin number greater than 1/2. The resulting interaction with electric field gradients in the molecule can lead to a shortening of relaxation times and a broadening of spectral lines.

Magnetic field gradient applied during the period when the receiver components are on. The application of this gradient, which is active during the period when the echo is being formed, results in the frequency encoding of the object being imaged.
Also called frequency encoding gradient.

A preselected set of RF (and/or gradient) magnetic field pulses and time spacing between these pulses; used in conjunction with magnetic field gradients and MR signal reception to produce MR images.

See also Pulse Sequence , Interpulse Times and the info sheet.