Uneven-counter-rotational coil based MRI RF coil array

Details Uneven-counter-rotational coil based MRI RF coil array Uneven-counter-rotational coil based MRI RF coil array

2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Smith, Ruth S. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C324S318000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10085347

ABSTRACT:
A MRI RF coil array is formed from a first coil having a null B1point and a quasi-one-peak sensitivity profile, and a second coil oriented with respect to the first coil to reduce coupling.

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