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Abstract #4565

Design and Optimization of a MultiPINS Prepulse for Two-dimensional Ultrashort Echo Time Simultaneous Multi-slice Pulse Sequences

Jason A Reich1, Erin MacMillan2,3,4, and Rebecca Feldman1,5
1Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada, 2UBC MRI Research Centre, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 3SFU ImageTech Lab, Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC, Canada, 4Philips Canada, Mississauga, ON, Canada, 5Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States

Synopsis

Keywords: RF Pulse Design & Fields, RF Pulse Design & FieldsIt has been challenging to achieve ultrashort echo times with two-dimensional acquisitions. However, the use of a prepulse and a whole volume hard excitation may address these limitations. In addition, such a pulse sequence would allow for the use of simultaneous multi-slice pulses to reduce scan times. We aim to design a low specific absorption rate, short duration MultiPINS prepulse that excites a slice profile with sharp, narrow slice gaps. Optimization suggests that a pulse with time bandwidth product (TBW) of 49.43 is optimal, but further investigation suggests that a pulse with TBW as low as 36 may be feasible.

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