Superconducting Magnet
A magnet whose magnetic field originates from current flowing through a superconductor. Such
a magnet is enclosed in a cryostat.
Superconductor
A substance whose electrical resistance essentially disappears at temperatures near zero
Kelvin. A commonly used superconductor in magnetic resonance imaging system magnets is
niobium-titanium embedded in a copper matrix.
Tesla
The internationally accepted unit of magnetic flux density. One tesla is equal to 10,000 gauss.
One milli Tesla is equal to 10 gauss.
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