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Abstract #1813

1D RF Phase Gradient Coil for TRASE RF Imaging

QunLi Deng1, Jonathan Sharp1, Vyacheslav Volotovskyy2, Boguslaw Tomanek1, Scott King2

1Institute for Biodiagnostics (West), National Research Council of Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada; 2Institute for Biodiagnostics, National Research Council of Canada, Winnipeg, MB, Canada


A RF phase gradient transmit coil array, (capable of producing a gradient of either sign) has been designed for the TRASE RF imaging method. The array consists of a Double Maxwell coil and a curved Helmholtz coil to create respectively a sine field and a cosine field. 3D simulations showed large usable volumes for both coil components. Experiments were performed on a vertical field 0.2T MRI system. Field mapping confirmed good homogeneity and phase linearity and a correct RF power drive ratio between the two coil components. 1D TRASE data of four small doped water bottles were acquired successfully.