Tesla

Unit of magnetic field strength. 1 T = 10,000 Gauss. Clinical MRI field strengths: 0.3 T (open), 1.5 T (most common), 3 T (premium), 7 T (research).

Why it matters to buyers: Field strength drives image quality and scan speed. Higher field = better signal-to-noise but more artifacts and higher cost.

Why it matters to engineers: Magnet specs (field, bore size, homogeneity) are the physical foundation everything else builds on.