Echo time
Last revised by Jeremy Jones ◉ on 19 Sep 2021
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Yeung J, Jones J, Bell D, Echo time. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Jan 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14587
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08 Aug 2011 by J Yeung
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The echo time (TE) refers to the time between the application of the radiofrequency excitation pulse and the peak of the signal induced in the coil. It is measured in milliseconds. The amount of T2 relaxation is controlled by the TE.
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