Jean-Baptiste Mathieu1,
Seung-Kyun Lee1, Eric G. Budesheim1, Yihe Hua2,
Jian Lin2, Christopher Immer1, Silke M. Lechner-Greite3,
Joseph Piel1, John F. Schenck1, Matthew A. Bernstein4,
John Huston4, Thomas K. Foo1
1Diagnostics
and Biomedical Technologies, GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY, United
States; 2Diagnostics and Biomedical Technologies, GE Global
Research, China Technology Center, Pudong, Shanghai, China; 3Diagnostics
and Biomedical Technologies, GE Global Research, Garching, Bavaria, Germany; 4Radiology
Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
A head gradient prototype has been built. Its design enables high-performance imaging without compromise on patient ergonomics. Preliminary testing results on gradient efficiency, resistance, inductance, and eddy currents are presented. Data were compared to predictions and shows very good agreement. Next steps will include evaluation of peripheral nerve stimulation, and image quality. This work demonstrates substantial progress towards the development of a dedicated compact 3T head scanner.