Synopsis

This is an educational presentation to give ISMRM participants an understanding of the design and manufacturing processes required to produce a typical MRI magnet. The presentation explains the background to the magnetic field requirements for MRI and, using a worked example, explains typical MRI magnet design and the constraints under which that design occurs. In addition to the electromagnetic design, focus is placed on different cryogenic solutions for MRI magnets, and practical implementation of magnet design aspects.