THE UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE
Name: Zoha Fatima
Sap Id: 70112118
Assignment Topic: MRI parameters
Submitted to: Dr. M Zakir
Date of submission: 29/10/24
MRT Parameters
The quality of the images is controlled by many factors, which also make up the
parameters that are selected within a protocol. It is very important that the
operator is aware of these factors and how they interrelate, so that the optimal
image quality can always be obtained.
Relationship between SNR, Spatial Resolution, Scan Time and CNR
1. SNR and Scan Time: Increasing scan time generally improves SNR. This is
because longer acquisition times allow for more signal accumulation, which
enhances the signal while reducing the relative contribution of noise.
2. SNR and Spatial Resolution: Higher spatial resolution requires finer voxel or
pixel sizes, which can reduce SNR. Smaller voxels contain less signal and can
be more susceptible to noise. Thus, there’s often a trade-off between spatial
resolution and SNR.
3. CNR and SNR: CNR is directly related to SNR. It measures the contrast
between different tissues or materials against the background noise. If SNR is
improved (either through longer scan times or other means), CNR typically
improves as well, since the contrast between different signals becomes clearer
against a reduced noise floor.
4. Spatial Resolution and CNR: Improved spatial resolution can enhance CNR,
particularly if it allows for better differentiation between adjacent tissues.
However, if spatial resolution is increased at the expense of SNR (due to
smaller voxel sizes), CNR may not improve and could even degrade.
In summary, while longer scan times can enhance SNR and consequently CNR,
increasing spatial resolution can have a mixed effect on SNR and CNR. Balancing
these factors is key to optimizing image quality in medical imaging.
