MRI Magnet Types

Magnet Types

The magnet is the main component of any MR system and there are four different types of magnets capable of MRI:

·         Superconducting magnets

·         Air-cored resistive magnets

·         Iron-cored electromagnets

·         Permanent magnets

 
Superconducting magnets are by far the most common type and the three main manufacturers are Siemens, GE and Philips.