How to Picture k Space

kx(t) = ??Gxdt

ky(t) = ??Gydt

1) kx and ky are measures of

the x and y gradient history

2) kx=ky=0 following excitation

of Mz into transverse plane

3) A 180° pulse reflects k-space

through the origin (kx=ky=0)

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