T1 relaxation time

noun

The total amount of time required for the net magnetization vector to recover to its ground state in the direction of the main static magnetic field.

Meanings

nounT1 relaxation time (countable and uncountable, plural T1 relaxation times)

plural T1 relaxation times

  1. countableuncountablenuclear physicsThe total amount of time required for the net magnetization vector to recover to its ground state in the direction of the main static magnetic field.

    Synonyms: longitudinal relaxation time, spin-lattice relaxation time

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe total amount of time required for the net magnetization vector to recover to its ground state in the direction of the main static magnetic field.

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