451-01-004 / 451-01-004 ISMRM Abstract

Joint Optimization of Parallel Transmit RF Pulses and Gradient Waveforms for 2D Spatially Selective Excitation

Primary: Physics & Engineering - RF Pulse Design & Fields

Secondary: Physics & Engineering - Parallel Transmit & Multiband

451-01-004 · Parallel Transmission at High Fields · Tuesday, 12 May, 8:20 AM–9:56 AM · Power Pitch Theatre 1

Keywords: Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence Parallel Transmit & Multiband RF Pulse Design & Fields 7 Tesla Multi-dimensional Selective Excitation

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Yuliang Xiao ^1,2, Jason Rock^1,2, Tim Zhe Wu³, Jamie Near^1,2, Mark Chiew^1,2, Simon J Graham^1,2

¹Physical Sciences Platform, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Canada

²Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

³Siemens Healthcare Limited, Montreal, Canada

Presenting Author: Yuliang Xiao

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