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Abstract #3701

B1 Gradient Encoding with the Rotating RF Coil

Adnan Trakic1, Ewald Weber1, Ming Yan Li1, Jin Jin1, Feng Liu1, Stuart Crozier1

1The School of ITEE, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is achieved by pulsing gradient coils, which invariably leads to notable acoustic noise, eddy current induction in nearby conductors/ patient, and costly power and space requirements. We describe a new silent, B0 gradient-free MRI technique, B1 gradient encoding with a mechanically rotating RF coil (B1-RRFC), which facilitates a large number of B1 gradients over time. Preliminary results suggest that representative images with intensity deviations of < 5% from original image can be obtained using the new approach. Potential applications include silent, low-cost and simplified (gradient coil - free) MRI equipment.

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