Gradient Coils

Category Hardware Term Gradient Coils Definition of Gradient Coils Coils That Produce Spatially Varying Magnetic Fields For Spatial Encoding Notes About Gradient Coils Rapid Switching Produces Acoustic Noise And Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Actuator

Category Hardware Term Actuator Definition of Actuator Device Converting Electrical Or Fluid Energy Into Mechanical Motion Such As Motors Or Hydraulics Notes About Actuator Selection Affects Speed, Torque, And Control

Flat Panel Detector

Category Hardware Term Flat Panel Detector Definition of Flat Panel Detector Solid State Detector Using Amorphous Silicon Or Selenium To Capture X Ray Images Notes About Flat Panel Detector Available In Direct And Indirect Conversion Types

Detector Technology

Category Hardware Term Detector Technology Definition of Detector Technology Materials And Electronics Converting X Rays To Electrical Signals Such As Scintillator Photodiode Or Direct Conversion Notes About Detector Technology Affects DQE And Temporal Response