MATLAB Pulseq ↔ MR-zero Integration Guide

This guide shows how to seamlessly integrate MATLAB Pulseq with Python MR-zero for powerful sequence development and simulation workflows.

Quick Start for MATLAB Users

Already have MATLAB Pulseq sequences? Get started in 3 steps:

1. Export your sequence: seq.write('my_sequence.seq') in MATLAB
2. Upload to Colab: Use our (mr0_upload_seq.ipynb )
3. Simulate instantly: No Python installation required!

Integration Workflows

Workflow 1: MATLAB seq creation → Python Simulation

Use Case: Leverage MR-zero’s fast simulation while keeping your MATLAB development workflow

% In MATLAB: Create your sequence as usual
seq = mr.Sequence();
% ... build your sequence ...
seq.write('my_flash.seq');

Then switch to python and load the seq file.

# In Python/Colab: Simulate with one line
import MRzeroCore as mr0
seq = mr0.Sequence.import_file('my_flash.seq')
signal = mr0.util.simulate(seq)

You can just upload your seq file in mr0_upload_seq.ipynb

Workflow 2: MATLAB seq creation → Call Python from Matlab using sys command

see Pulseq demo simMR0

Need Help? Try our interactive examples first, or check the GitHub issues for community support.