Differences in pulse sequences between vendors can result in variation in T2 mapping, if not accounted for. We show that Bloch simulation based Indirect and Stimulated Echo Compensation minimizes these differences in T2 maps across different scanners. In contrast, standard exponential fitting results in highly variable T2 values across MR systems even if echo and repetition times are identical. By overcoming errors in T2 quantification through sequence modelling, T2 mapping can be applied in studies across multiple sites and vendors.
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