What Factors Influence Signal Intensity in MRI?

In summary, the conversation is about a student seeking help with an assignment on explaining the factors influencing signal intensity in MRI. The student is familiar with the basics of MRI but needs help with specific applications that can cause intensity to decrease or increase. They have mentioned the size of the scanned area, the condition of the patient, and are seeking information on other applications such as coils.
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Homework Statement



I am posting on this forum to find a certain queation that has been given to me as an assignment.
the question reads: EXPLAIN THE FACTORS INFLUENCING SIGNAL INTENSITY IN MRI.

this is A - Level question so please keep it simple as possible.

The Attempt at a Solution



well, I do not know much about this specific criteria, that is why i am posting it here.
 
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~JAZZY_JAZ~ said:

Homework Statement



I am posting on this forum to find a certain queation that has been given to me as an assignment.
the question reads: EXPLAIN THE FACTORS INFLUENCING SIGNAL INTENSITY IN MRI.

this is A - Level question so please keep it simple as possible.

The Attempt at a Solution



well, I do not know much about this specific criteria, that is why i am posting it here.

Welcome to the PF.

Are you familiar with the basics of MRI?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mri

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yes i have done a few reports on it on how it works, how to prepare for it, the risks and benfits...its just i need to know what applications inside the mri can cause the intesity to reduce and how to increase it...

i have mentioned stuff like the part that the mri is scanning can affect intensity as it could be asmall area or large...as well as i have added information such as the condition of the patient, but i have not included anything of the mri itself such as the coils that may affect the intensity, but how...i just need any other application i will do the further information gathering myself.

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