The Cosmic Wobble in MRIs and GalaxiesA tiny spin connects brain imaging and astrophysics.
From the show
Nature's Hidden BlueprintOne physical principle governs phenomena at both human and galactic scales. This principle, Larmor precession, is the specific wobble of a spinning object's magnetic axis within an external magnetic field. This single mechanism explains how MRI machines create detailed images of the body by tracking hydrogen nuclei. It also dictates how cosmic rays spiral through the immense magnetic fields of galaxies, revealing a fundamental link between medical technology and the universe.
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