Enhancement magnetizer for magnetic resonance imaging screening

Electricity: magnetically operated switches – magnets – and electr – Magnets and electromagnets – For magnetizing or demagnetizing

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C600S410000

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11008579

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for enhancing detection of a ferromagnetic threat object by magnetizing the threat object with a separate magnetic field, prior to scanning of the subject by a ferromagnetic-detecting sensor system.

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