Abstract:
We present a numerical investigation of the RF fields generated inside a human head by single and dual-row loop arrays. For a uniform circular polarization (CP) mode exci...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
We present a numerical investigation of the RF fields generated inside a human head by single and dual-row loop arrays. For a uniform circular polarization (CP) mode excitation, a dual-row array has no advantage for human brain excitation. Significant improvement of B1+ homogeneity with a simultaneous increase of coverage in the axial direction can be obtained by using a dual-row array together with a static RF shim: that is, excitation of both rows separately in CP mode, while providing the upper row elements with a +90° phase shift relative to axially adjacent lower row elements. For this case the excitation efficiency over the entire brain remains practically unaffected, and the improved B1+ coverage results in a relatively smaller amount of power delivered to brain. To keep the mean B1+ across the brain equal to its value in a uniform CP excitation mode, a larger transmit power level is required. This results in a moderate increase of peak SAR10g. The location of peak SAR10g moves from the brain (uniform CP mode location) to the nose skin. The performance of dual-row arrays in transmit SENSE operation will be explored in future investigations.
Published in: 2011 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Date of Conference: 30 August 2011 - 03 September 2011
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 01 December 2011
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PubMed ID: 22254369