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But at the same time we must bear in mind that physics is not a deductive science, and that its body of first principles is by no means fixed and unalterable.

 

Max Planck, The New Science, 1959.

 

 

 

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The following is a list of major corporations who participated in the 8 T MRI project.

Magnex ScientificConstructed Magnet, Gradients and Shim Coils (They made it possible!)
PraxairProvided the liquid Nitrogen and Helium.
Ohio Steel & Sheet PlateProvided 200 Ton iron shield and room design insight.
Moody NolanProject Architects.
Lindgren RF EnclosuresProvided the RF shielded room.
High Field NMR SystemsProvided a spectrometer for initial results/Now building a patient table.
Bruker MedicalProvided a spectrometer which is currently operating the system.
Crown InternationalManufactured the gradient amplifiers.
Hill EngineeringManufactured rapid high power/frequency low loss TR switches.
Broad Band TechnologiesProvided the RF Amplifiers (CPC and Dressler).
General ElectricProvided AC power conditioners and donated some peripherals.
Resonance ResearchManufactured the shim power supplies.
Lakeshore CryogenicsProvided the energizing units that brought the magnet to field.
Skid-Do IndustriesBuilt the covers for the table and gantry.
Advanced Receiver ResearchProvided the preamplifiers.