| magnetism |
The property, possessed by certain materials, to attract or repel similar materials. Magnetism is associated with moving electricity.
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| magnetic field |
The region within which the magnetism of a given substance or particle affects other substances.
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| magnetometer |
General name for an instrument which measures the earth's magnetic field intensity.
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| magnetometer |
Uses a sealed vessel containing a coiled copper wire surrounded by oil. The instrument generates a small current that causes the protons within the oil to spin in the direction of magnetic north. The protons then generate a small signal, which is sent to the collection part of the device via the coiled wire. By measuring the signal intensity and comparing it to a known atomic constant
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| magnetic resonance imaging |
A non-invasive procedure that produces a two-dimensional view of an internal organ or structure, especially the brain and spinal cord.
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