Coils for horizontal field magnetic resonance imaging
US8055326B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/3806
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for performing magnetic resonance imaging are disclosed. In one embodiment coil antennas for use with a horizontal field magnetic resonance imaging apparatus are placed in proximity to the scanning region to obtain magnetic resonance images. In accordance with another aspect of the invention the coil antennas are arranged so as to provide zero mutual inductance between the coils so as to increase the sensitivity of the measurement. Additional embodiments include quadrature coil antennas including two antennas, each having their vector fields substantially perpendicular to each other and to a static magnetic field. Methods for using the disclosed antennas in acquiring magnet resonance scans is also disclosed.
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