Abstract #4851
Design, Construction and Initial Evaluation of a Folded Insertable Head Gradient Coil
Trevor Paul Wade 1,2 , Andrew Alejski 1 , Janos Bartha 1 , Dina Tsarapkina 1 , R. Scott Hinks 3 , Graeme C. McKinnon 3 , Brian K. Rutt 4 , and Charles A. McKenzie 2
1
Robarts Research Institute, The University
of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada,
2
Medical
Biophysics, The University of Western Ontario, London,
Ontario, Canada,
3
GE
Healthcare, Waukesha, WI, United States,
4
Radiology,
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
A symmetric, folded gradient, was designed for human
brain imaging, with a target gradient strength of 80
mT/m and slew rate of 2900 mT/m/s. This design should
limit forces and torques leading to a quieter coil with
better eddy-current performance. The ultra-short design
allows for human brain imaging without the need for
shoulder cut-outs. The insertable coil was built using
litz wire for transverse axes and hollow copper for Z to
facilitate cooling. It was successfully interfaced with
a clinical scanner and its electrical and imaging
performance was characterised.
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