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A bandwidth indicator for magnetic resonance imagers

T Date1, T W Redpath, D M Bussell

  • 1Department of Bio-Medical Physics and Bio-Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, United Kingdom.

Medical Physics
|May 1, 1997
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A new portable device helps calculate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) bandwidth per pixel, crucial for image quality. This tool aids in the acceptance testing of MRI systems, especially those with unclear specifications.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is critical for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) quality.
  • Image quality is influenced by factors including signal bandwidth per pixel.
  • Manufacturers do not consistently report bandwidth per pixel values for all MRI sequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a portable device for measuring bandwidth per pixel in MRI.
  • To facilitate the calculation of bandwidth per pixel for MRI acceptance testing.

Main Methods:

  • A small, battery-powered portable device was developed.
  • The device generates bright, sharp lines at 10 kHz intervals in the frequency encoding direction on MRI scans.
  • Bandwidth per pixel is calculated using electronic calipers, image matrix, and field of view.

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Main Results:

  • The device provides a practical method for determining bandwidth per pixel.
  • The generated lines allow for easy calculation of this crucial imaging parameter.
  • The device is particularly useful for poorly documented MRI systems.

Conclusions:

  • This portable device offers a straightforward solution for assessing MRI bandwidth per pixel.
  • It enhances the accuracy and efficiency of acceptance testing for MRI equipment.
  • Improved documentation and quality control in MRI are facilitated by this device.