T2* can be considered an observed or effective T2, whereas the first T2 can be considered the natural or true T2 of the tissue being imaged. T2* is always less than or equal to T2. T2* results principally from inhomogeneities in the main magnetic field.These inhomogeneities may be the result of intrinsic defects in the magnet itself or from susceptibility-induced field distortions produced by the tissue or other materials placed within the field.2* can be considered an observed or effective T2, whereas the first T2 can be considered the natural or true T2 of the tissue being imaged. T2* is always less than or equal to T2. T2* results principally from inhomogeneities in the main magnetic field.
The average electricity consumption of a US family of four is in the neighborhood of 50 kWh per day, or 1,500 kWh per month. Similar figures apply for Canada. Assuming an average electricity cost of $0.12 per kWh, that translates into about $6 per day for electricity, or $180 per month.
An average American home uses 40 kWh per day. Efficient homes use as little as 14 kWh a day, which includes winter heating (electric heat pump). Some off grid homes as little as 1 kWh a day! So, my consumption is right at slightly less than half the average American's and that seems about right considering there's just one person in the household.