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Design of microstrip transmission line array for magnetic resonance imaging at 300 MHz for spinal cord examination

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  • Daniel Hernandez
  • Yeji Han
  • Seong Son
  • Kyoung-Nam Kim

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In this simulation study, we describe a microstrip transmission line (MTL) array coil, designed to provide a uniform |B1| field along the spinal cord in 7 T MRI. The coil structure was designed by segmenting the spinal cord into four sections according to its shape. The geometry and properties of the MTL coils were optimized individually to obtain a uniform |B1| field distributed according to the shape of the spinal cord in each section. On combining the individually-optimized MTL coils, we present a microstrip array design that produces a highly uniform |B1| field for the whole spinal cord. Furthermore, with this design, the |B1­| field contour lines followed the shape of the spinal cord. A comparison with a standard 8-channel loop array coil shows that our design produces a more uniform |B1­| field in the target imaging area, demonstrating its potential for spinal cord imaging.

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  • Daniel Hernandez & Yeji Han & Seong Son & Kyoung-Nam Kim, 2021. "Design of microstrip transmission line array for magnetic resonance imaging at 300 MHz for spinal cord examination," Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 35(9), pages 1125-1139, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tewaxx:v:35:y:2021:i:9:p:1125-1139
    DOI: 10.1080/09205071.2021.1871779
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