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Asymmetrical gradient coil for head imaging

✍ Scribed by D. Tomasi; R.F. Xavier; B. Foerster; H. Panepucci; A. Tannús; E.L. Vidoto

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2002
Tongue
English
Weight
450 KB
Volume
48
Category
Article
ISSN
0740-3194

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

This work presents a novel approach to develop dedicated transverse gradient coils for head imaging. The proposed coil design is based on the stochastic optimization of an asymmetrical stream function and improves the matching between the region‐of‐interest and the homogeneous gradient volume. Additionally, the electric field produced by these asymmetrical coils is 30% lower than that produced by standard symmetrical designs, which minimizes the risk of magnetostimulation of nerves in fast imaging techniques. A prototype of the asymmetrical gradient coil was built to test the method and magnetic field produced by the prototype was measured. Magnetic field measurements and electrical parameters of coils are in good agreement with theoretical calculations. Magn Reson Med 48:707–714, 2002. © 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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