The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to our lessons about the basic concepts of MRI. This lesson discusses the fundamental concepts of the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on radio wave specific application in MRI and the safety considerations essential for all health care practitioners. Understanding these concepts will help you grasp MRI physics as well as help you provide a safe environment for patients during MRI scans. The electromagnetic spectrum includes all types of electromagnetic radiation from very short gamma rays to very long radio waves. Electromagnetic radiation is energy that travels and spreads out as it goes. Think of light from the sun or radio waves from your radio station. Each type of radiation within the spectrum is categorized by its wavelength and frequency. Remember, wavelength is the distance between consecutive peaks of a wave, and it can