Abstract #1482

Using Dielectrics and RF Shielding to Increase B1+ Efficiency and Homogeneity

Jinfeng Tian¹, Carl J. Snyder¹, J. Thomas Vaughan¹

¹University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Using finite difference time domain simulations, the effect of different relative permittivity of the dielectric located between the body and volume array at 7T is examined. Additionally, RF shielding within the volume array is studied to predict B1 transmit patterns in the body. These are combined to improve B1 efficiency and homogeneity at 7T.