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Abstract #4086

Experimental validation of simulated SNR loss due to noise coupling

Christian Findeklee1, Peter Vernickel1, and Christoph Leussler1
1Philips Research Hamburg, Philips GmbH Innovative Technologies, Hamburg, Germany

Synopsis

Keywords: RF Arrays & Systems, Simulations, SNR, Noise Coupling

Motivation: The aim of our study was to analyze the SNR loss due to noise coupling during reception with MRI coil arrays.

Goal(s): In particular, we wanted to experimentally confirm the existing calculation methods.

Approach: We compared the simulation predicted SNR loss due receiver noise against measurements for a single as well as for three coil elements.

Results: A nice agreement was shown between theory and experiment.

Impact: With our study, we also show how decisively noise coupling affects the SNR of an array.

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