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Abstract #4242

FAIR Benchmarking of 7T MRI Antennas – Case for a Standardized Protocol for RF Transmit Element Performance Assessment

Max Joris Hubmann1,2, Bilguun Nurzed3, Thoralf Niendorf3, Oliver Speck2,4, and Holger Maune2
1Siemens Healthineers GmbH, Magdeburg, Germany, 2Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany, 3Berlin Ultra-High Field Facility, Max-Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Berlin, Germany, 4Research Campus STIMULATE, Magdeburg, Germany

Synopsis

Keywords: Non-Array RF Coils, Antennas & Waveguides, Non-Array RF Coils, Antennas & WaveguidesThis abstract proposes a standardized setup and four standardized metrics to increase 7T Tx RF antenna concept comparability and reproducibility, with the goal of a better technology transfer of antenna concepts across the MR community. Eight antenna concepts are evaluated based on power and SAR efficiency as well as mutual coupling and reliance on load changes using a rectangular phantom mimicking the average electromagnetic body properties. Based on the presented results, much information can be collected and deductions about each antenna's preferable ambits drawn. In conclusion, this work initiates a first standardized protocol for analyzing Tx RF antenna concepts.

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