Abstract #2566
A degenerate bandpass birdcage as antenna for a 3T wholebody transmit array
Kurth R, Lazar R, Nistler J, Vester M, Renz W
University Erlangen-Nuernberg
On most MR systems birdcage resonators are used as wholebody transmit antenna. This becomes more difficult for higher frequencies (dimensions near to wavelength). We investigated a 3T degenerate bandpass birdcage, which can be used as a multichannel transmit antenna.
