Experimentally verified, theoretical design of dual-tuned, low-pass birdcage radiofrequency resonators for magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy of human brain at 3.0 Tesla
Gx. Shen et al., Experimentally verified, theoretical design of dual-tuned, low-pass birdcage radiofrequency resonators for magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy of human brain at 3.0 Tesla, MAGN RES M, 41(2), 1999, pp. 268-275
A new theoretical method is presented for designing frequency responses of
double-tuned, low-pass birdcage coils. This method is based on Kirchhoff's
equations through a nonsymmetric matrix algorithm and extended through a mo
dification of the corresponding eigenvalue system from a single-tuned mode.
Designs from this method are verified for sodium/proton, dual-tuned, doubl
e-quadrature, low-pass birdcage coils at 1.5 Telsa and 3.0 Tesla and then a
re used to design dual-tuned, double-quadrature, lithium/proton and phospho
rus/proton birdcage coils for 3.0 Tesla, All frequencies show experimental
deviations of less than 3% from theory under unloaded conditions. The frequ
ency shifts caused by loading and radiofrequency shielding are less than 1
MHz and can be compensated readily by adjustment of variable capacitors. Ap
plications to human neuroimaging and spectroscopy are demonstrated. (C) 199
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