Minimization of signal losses in multi-echo imaging

Techniques are disclosed for acquiring MR signals of an object under examination in an MR system using a multi echo imaging sequence. The method comprises the steps of applying an RF excitation pulse to the object to generate a transverse magnetization, applying at least two RF refocusing pulses for...

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Main Authors Koehler, Michael, von Deuster, Constantin, Ferguson, George William
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.01.2022
Subjects
MEASURING
MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES
MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
PHYSICS
TESTING
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Summary:Techniques are disclosed for acquiring MR signals of an object under examination in an MR system using a multi echo imaging sequence. The method comprises the steps of applying an RF excitation pulse to the object to generate a transverse magnetization, applying at least two RF refocusing pulses for refocusing the transverse magnetization to generate at least two MR spin echoes for the RF excitation pulse, applying a first magnetic field gradient in a read out direction between the RF excitation pulse and the first of the at least two RF refocusing pulses, applying a second magnetic field gradient in the read out direction after each of the at least two RF refocusing pulses such that the zeroth and first gradient moment is substantially zero for the second magnetic field gradient, and acquiring the at least two MR spin echoes during the at least two second magnetic field gradients.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202016832060