Keywords: Low-Field MRI, Low-Field MRI
Motivation: Many groups build their own low field scanners, with different component designs. Relative performances have not been well documented due to a lack of detailed specifications and tests.
Goal(s): To provide a set of measurements to benchmark the performance of low field scanners.
Approach: The theoretical signal is calculated from first principles, including coil Q-value and transmit efficiency. Experimental data is acquired using different coils/samples and compared with the theoretical value. The effect of external noise sources and sub-optimal coil construction is also considered.
Results: Experimental data agree well with theoretical predictions both for “optimal” and deliberately sub-optimal conditions.
Impact: A framework has been established to estimate the signal-to-noise ratio obtainable on any given design of point-of-care low field imaging system.
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