This line specifies the perimeter around a MR scanner within which the static magnetic fields are higher than five
gauss. Five
gauss and below are considered 'safe' levels of static
magnetic field exposure for the general public.
Due to the physical properties of magnetic fields, the magnetic
flux, which penetrates the useful volume of the
magnet will return through the surroundings of the
magnet to form closed field lines. Depending on the
magnet construction, the returning
flux will penetrate large open spaces (unshielded magnets) or will be confined largely to iron yokes or through secondary coils (shielded magnets).