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Abstract #0536

Maximizing RF Efficiency & Minimizing Eddy Current Artifacts Using RF & Eddy Current Simulations

Yujuan Zhao1, Daniel K. Stough1, Hai Zheng1, Tiejun Zhao2, Chad T. Harris3, William B. Handler3, Blaine A. Chronik3, Fernando E. Boada1, Tamer S. Ibrahim1

1University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; 2Siemens Medical Solutions, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; 3University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

Synopsis: In this work, we present a new and an elaborate dual-optimization method that maintains RF-coil RF characteristics and simultaneously reduces low frequency magnetic field distortions due to eddy currents. The optimization is guided by full wave electromagnetic simulation combined with eddy current simulation. The designs were successfully tested on a 7T human scanner using phantoms and 4 in-vivo subjects.

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