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Error-tolerant RF litz coils for NMR/MRI.

F D Doty1, G Entzminger, C D Hauck

  • 1Doty Scientific, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina 29229, USA.

Journal of Magnetic Resonance (San Diego, Calif. : 1997)
|September 10, 1999
PubMed
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A novel litz coil design offers superior performance for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) radiofrequency (RF) volume coils. These coils provide enhanced tuning, stability, and sensitivity compared to traditional birdcage coils, especially for microscopy applications.

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Practical aspects of birdcage coils.

Journal of magnetic resonance (San Diego, Calif. : 1997)·1999
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Area of Science:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Coil Design
  • Physics

Background:

  • Birdcage coils are standard for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) RF volume applications.
  • Existing designs have limitations in tuning range, stability, and sensitivity.
  • New coil geometries are needed to overcome these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new class of NMR RF volume coils, termed litz coils.
  • To demonstrate the improved performance of litz coils over birdcage coils.
  • To evaluate litz coils for microscopy and flexible applications.

Main Methods:

  • Litz coils utilize woven foil patterns with insulated crossovers for flux transparency and current distribution.
  • High coupling coefficients in parallel routes ensure optimal current distribution, independent of adjustments.
  • Capacitive segmentation is compatible with the litz coil design.

Main Results:

  • Litz coils exhibit improved tuning range, B(1) homogeneity, tuning stability, and sensitivity.
  • Performance was evaluated for frequency-diameter products from 7 to 20 MHz-m.
  • Measurements and calculations of magnetic filling factors, loaded Q, and inhomogeneity were compared to birdcages.

Conclusions:

  • Litz coils represent a significant advancement in NMR RF volume coil technology.
  • They offer a viable alternative to birdcage coils, particularly for demanding applications.
  • The design facilitates enhanced performance and flexibility in NMR systems.