The goal of this study is to demonstrate hybrid MR/PET scanner design optimization methods from an RF coil perspective with a focus on UHF MRI. Here, coil performances are investigated depending on different shielding distances to present simulation and measurement methods to include RF coil performances into the hybrid MR/PET scanner design. Moreover, integration of PET detector shielding and RF coil shield is investigated. The results of this study clarify that a trade of between a compact design, PET and RF coil performances is necessary and that RF coil performances can be optimized by an integrated shielding with an optimized configuration.
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