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Abstract #0593

An anisotropic capillary based phantom for validation of diffusion-relaxation models

John Seland1 and Ivan Maximov2
1Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway, 2Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway

Synopsis

Keywords: Simulation/Validation, Phantoms

Motivation: We aim to create a universal procedure for experimental verification of diffusion models using model systems based on glass capillaries.

Goal(s): Spatially ordered glass capillaries mimics the characteristic geometry of white matter and are ideal for performing a 'stress test' of various diffusion models. We aim to verify this through diffusion and relaxation measurements at varying spatial directions and time scales.

Approach: Combined diffusion- and relaxation-weighted MRI based measurements verify the geometry of the glass capillaries at different spatial scales.

Results: The glass capillary phantom was established as a ground truth model for modelling of white matter at different diffusion and relaxation regimes.

Impact: Glass capillaries present a unique object with simple physical and geometrical features mimicking white matter. We tested a glass capillary phantom in terms of a diffusion-relaxation model using conventional sequences and provide a simple theoretical interpretation of experimental results.

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