I Experiment Ideas using an MRI scanner?

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A physics undergraduate has secured access to a 3T MRI machine at a hospital but lacks a clear experimental plan. Despite initial discussions with staff yielding little guidance, the student is seeking suggestions for physics-related experiments. Concerns about safety and machine capabilities have been raised, emphasizing the need for thorough understanding before proceeding. The student has a supervising doctor but desires more physics-focused ideas rather than medical applications. Suggestions include measuring forces on small metal objects or timing the fall of non-magnetic plates in the MRI's vicinity.
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ZapperZ said:
I'm not going to say that this is "unique" to the situation in India where the safety rules may be a bit more lax, but here in the US, as far as I know, MRI suites are usually interlocked, meaning that if someone walks into it while the machine is on, it automatically shuts off. And secondly, it is not only against the rules, but it is extremely unlikely that a visitor is asked to perform ANY official task, such as carrying an oxygen cylinder. When I read that incident months ago, I had to check whether this was a hoax or if it was April 1st.

Zz.
Fatal MRI accidents have occurred in the US. https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92745&page=1
 
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I see some dye suggestions. I would echo that I have seen MRI imaging used for observing liquid transport in plants, in biological science experiments. So liquid flow related experiments might be a good angle.
 
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