451-01-013 / 451-01-013 ISMRM Abstract

A Head/Neck RF Array with a 6+2 Tx/Rx Meander-Microstripline Arrangement for Imaging on an 8-Channel pTx 7T MR System

Primary: Physics & Engineering - RF Arrays & Systems

Secondary: Physics & Engineering - High-Field MRI

451-01-013 · Parallel Transmission at High Fields · Tuesday, 12 May, 8:20 AM–9:56 AM · Power Pitch Theatre 1

Keywords: RF Arrays & Systems Transmit arrays Head and Neck RF Coil Array High field MRI

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Markus W May ^1,2, Celina Kersting^1,2, Farzad Jabbarigargari^1,2, Oliver Kraff², Fabian Bräuer^1,2,3, Laia Sulaiman^1,2, Carolin Stevens², Titus Lanz⁴, Harald H Quick^1,2

¹High-Field and Hybrid MR Imaging, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany

²Erwin L. Hahn Institute for MRI, University Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

³Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Mülheim a. d. Ruhr, Germany

⁴Development, RAPID Biomedical GmbH, Rimpar, Germany

Presenting Author: Markus W May

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