Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, a magnetic resonance imaging system is provided. In accordance with various embodiments, the system includes a housing having a front surface, a permanent magnet for providing a static magnetic field, a radio N frequency transmit coil, and at least one gradient coil set. In accordance with various embodiments, the radio frequency transmit coil and the at least one gradient coil set are positioned proximate to the front surface. In accordance with various embodiments, the radio frequency transmit coil and the at least one gradient coil set are configured to generate an electromagnetic field in a region of interest. In accordance with various embodiments, the permanent magnet has an aperture through center of the permanent magnet. In accordance with various embodiments, the region of interest resides outside the front surface.

Abstract: A coil for single-sided magnetic resonance imaging system is disclosed. The coil is configured to generate a magnetic field outwards away from the coil. The coil includes a first ring and a second ring having different diameters and the current flows through the coil to generate the magnetic field in a region of interest. A method of imaging via a magnetic imaging apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes providing a power source and providing a coil that includes a first ring and a second ring having different diameters. The method includes turning on the power source so as to flow a current through the coil to generate a magnetic field in a region of interest. The method also includes selectively turning on a particular set of electronic components so as to pulse the magnetic field in a narrower frequency range.