Table 1.
Comparison of the RAFF Relaxation Time (TRAFF) with T1, T2, T1ρ,adiab, and T2ρ,adiab in Representative Midbrain Areas of Normal Human Brain at 4 T (n = 5)*
| T1 (ms) | T1ρ,adiab (ms) | TRAFF (ms) | T2ρ,adiab (ms) | T2 (ms) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | 1045.4 ± 42.2 | 161.3 ± 2.8 | 105.4 ± 2.2 | 55.4 ± 3.1 | 46.5 ± 1.8 |
| P | 1324.9 ± 37.5 | 189.2 ± 3.4 | 126.8 ± 3.1 | 65.7 ± 1.9 | 51.4 ± 3.2 |
| CN | 1420.5 ± 48.2 | 221.0 ± 8.1 | 134.8 ± 3.1 | 76.6 ± 3.0 | 64.8 ± 2.1 |
GP = globulus pallidus; P = putamen; CN = caudate nuclei.