Stefan H G Rietsch1, Harald H Quick1, Stephan Orzada2. 1. Erwin L. Hahn Institute for MR Imaging, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen 45141, Germany and High Field and Hybrid MR Imaging, University Hospital Essen, Essen 45147, Germany. 2. Erwin L. Hahn Institute for MR Imaging, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen 45141, Germany.
Abstract
PURPOSE: In this work, the transmit performance and interelement coupling characteristics of radio frequency (RF) antenna microstrip line elements are examined in simulations and measurements. METHODS: The initial point of the simulations is a microstrip line element loaded with a phantom. Meander structures are then introduced at the end of the element. The size of the meanders is increased in fixed steps and the magnetic field is optimized. In continuative simulations, the coupling between identical elements is evaluated for different element spacing and loading conditions. Verification of the simulation results is accomplished in measurements of the coupling between two identical elements for four different meander sizes. Image acquisition on a 7 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system provides qualitative and quantitative comparisons to confirm the simulation results. RESULTS: Simulations point out an optimum range of meander sizes concerning coupling in all chosen geometric setups. Coupling measurement results are in good agreement with the simulations. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons of the acquired MRI images substantiate the coupling results. CONCLUSIONS: The coupling between coil elements in RF antenna arrays consisting of the investigated element types can be optimized under consideration of the central magnetic field strength or efficiency depending on the desired application.
PURPOSE: In this work, the transmit performance and interelement coupling characteristics of radio frequency (RF) antenna microstrip line elements are examined in simulations and measurements. METHODS: The initial point of the simulations is a microstrip line element loaded with a phantom. Meander structures are then introduced at the end of the element. The size of the meanders is increased in fixed steps and the magnetic field is optimized. In continuative simulations, the coupling between identical elements is evaluated for different element spacing and loading conditions. Verification of the simulation results is accomplished in measurements of the coupling between two identical elements for four different meander sizes. Image acquisition on a 7 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system provides qualitative and quantitative comparisons to confirm the simulation results. RESULTS: Simulations point out an optimum range of meander sizes concerning coupling in all chosen geometric setups. Coupling measurement results are in good agreement with the simulations. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons of the acquired MRI images substantiate the coupling results. CONCLUSIONS: The coupling between coil elements in RF antenna arrays consisting of the investigated element types can be optimized under consideration of the central magnetic field strength or efficiency depending on the desired application.
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