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Asymmetric radio frequency coils for magnetic resonance

US7348780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

NMR Holdings No. 2 Pty Ltd. · AU

Inventors

Stuart Crozier · Brisbane, AU
Ben Lawrence · Arlington, US
Desmond Yau · Brisbane, AU
Kurt Luescher · Brisbane, AU
Wolfgang Udo Roffman · Brisbane, AU
David M. Doddrell · Brisbane, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 12, 2004
Grant date	Mar 25, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 22, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01R33/34046
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Asymmetric radio frequency (RF) coils for magnetic resonance applications are provided. Also provided are time harmonic methods for designing such coils as well as symmetric coils. In addition, methods for converting complex current density functions into discrete capacitive and inductive elements are provided.

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