Bardeen's work on superconductivity is used in which medical technology?
X-ray imaging
Medical MRI
Ultrasound
Blood pressure monitors
Answer
Medical MRI, short for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, heavily relies on the foundational research conducted by John Bardeen on the phenomenon of superconductivity. This breakthrough enabled the development of powerful superconducting magnets, which are essential components of MRI systems. These magnets generate exceptionally strong magnetic fields that align the protons in the body, allowing for the generation of detailed cross-sectional images of internal organs and structures.
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