Title :
Optimization of Inductive Coupling Between Nearest Neighbor RF Coil Elements in a Phased Array Design Using the Code FastHenry
Author :
Matias, Ricardo Marcal
Author_Institution :
Invivo Corp., Gainesville
Abstract :
In this paper the use of the code FastHenry applied to optimization of inductive coupling between nearest neighbor RF coil elements in a phased array topology is discussed. Numerical examples are presented for different coil geometries in order to demonstrate the use, accuracy and versatility of this technique. Good agreement between calculated results and measured data was observed in all cases considered.
Keywords :
biomedical MRI; coils; computational electromagnetics; inductance; magnetic circuits; signal processing equipment; FastHenry code; inductive coupling optimization; nearest neighbor RF coil element; phased array design; Coils; Conductors; Design optimization; Equivalent circuits; Geometry; Inductance; Nearest neighbor searches; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, 2007. ICEAA 2007. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Torino
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0767-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0767-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICEAA.2007.4387341
