An investigation of receiver probe development for magnetic resonance microscopy /

array designs are given that can be rearranged using

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Boyer, Jeffrey Scott, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:array designs are given that can be rearranged using
array. Finally, prototype planar microcoils and microcoil
based measurement system is developed for experimentally
characterizing those parameters of interest in the
cm. The objective of the research presented in this thesis
conventional RF coils and coils operating in a microscopic
development of coil systems and verifying theoretical
distinctions in terms of signal and noise are made between
environment. Coupling mechanisms are discussed, and methods
for achieving maximum SNR are covered. A fully automated PC
geometries can be derived that maximize SNR, as well as
integrated circuit and printed circuit board fabrication
is to extend the analysis and design of conventional RF coil
minimize inductive coupling between elements in a microcoil
Much research in Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been directed
obtain high resolution images, typically on the order of tens
of microns, for small field-of-views, typically less than I
results. Design guidelines are established from which coil
systems to that for MR microscopy. Specifically,
techniques.
toward the development of new hardware systems that can
Item Description:"Major subject: Electrical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xii, 140 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.