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Abstract #1424

Optimization of a massive-element self-decoupled transmit array for 7T head imaging

Ming Lu1,2, John C. Gore1,2, and Xinqiang Yan1,2
1Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science, Nashville, TN, United States, 2Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States

At high fields, B1 inhomogeneity is one of the major challenges that limit imaging performance. Parallel transmission with an array of coils is a recognized solution to B1 inhomogeneity. The self-decoupled coil is attractive in Tx array design since it exhibits intrinsic inter-element isolation that may ease the coil fabrication, and allows the dipole mode as well as loop mode. In this work, we evaluated a series of self-decoupled coils in terms of these parameters and aimed to provide guidance for the practical building of a high-performance self-decoupled Tx array.

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