J Korean Soc Magn Reson Med.  2009 Jun;13(1):15-21.

Model-based Gradient Compensation in Spiral Imaging

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Korea. cbahn@kw.ac.kr
  • 2ISOL Technology Co., Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE
A method to estimate a real k-space trajectory based on a circuit model of the gradient system is proposed for spiral imaging. The estimated k-space trajectory instead of the ideal trajectory is used in the reconstruction to improve the image quality in the spiral imaging.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Since the gradient system has self resistance, capacitance, and inductance, as well as the mutual inductance between the magnet and the gradient coils, the generated gradient fields have delays and transient responses compared to the input waveform to the gradient system. The real gradient fields and their trajectory in k-space play an important role in the reconstruction. In this paper, the gradient system is modeled with R-L-C circuits, and real gradient fields are estimated from the input to the model. An experimental method to determine the model parameters (R, L, C values) is also suggested from the quality of the reconstructed image.
RESULTS
The gradient fields are estimated from the circuit model of the gradient system at 1.5 Tesla MRI system. The spiral trajectory obtained by the integration of the estimated gradient fields is used for the reconstruction. From experiments, the reconstructed images using the estimated trajectory show improved uniformity, reduced overshoots near the edges, and enhanced resolutions compared to those using the ideal trajectory without model.
CONCLUSION
The gradient system was successfully modeled by the R-L-C circuits. Much improved reconstruction was achieved in the spiral imaging using the trajectory estimated by the proposed model.

Keyword

Spiral-scan imaging; Eddy current compensation; Circuit model of the gradient system; K-space trajectory

MeSH Terms

Compensation and Redress
Magnets
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