Physics and Engineering

This training course covers the fundamentals of engineering for MRI applications, providing essential skills with a focus on the promises and limitations of conventional technologies for UHF applications. It explores innovative solutions to overcome these limitations. The course includes both theoretical and hands-on sessions, including RF coil theory and implementation.

Coordinator: Alireza Sadeghi-Tarakameh

Training Faculty: Gregor Adriany, Patrick Bolan, Steen Moeller, Yigitcan Eryaman, Xiaoping Wu, Lance Delabarre, Russell Lagore, Matt Waks, Alexander Bratch, Mazin Mustafa, Nur Izzati Huda Zulkarnain, Ethan Polcyn

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of MR physics, Electromagnetic theory, Circuit Theory, and electronics measurement devices.

Location: 

•  Terrarium Conference Room, Safety Lab, RF Lab, 3T and 7T Control Rooms.

•  Q&A session at the end of day 2 is hosted in the room next to the main kitchen.

Notes:

•  All breakfasts, coffee breaks and lunches are served in the second-floor lobby

• outside the seminar room. 

•  Fireside chat with Mike Garwood.

•  Daily social hour with light dinner.

Program

•  Fundamentals of Engineering for Ultrahigh Field MRI

•  Gradient Coils

•  Radiofrequency (RF) Transmit Coils: Theory and Hands-on

•  Radiofrequency (RF) Receive Coils: Theory and Hands-on

•  RF Coil Safety

•  Implant Safety

•  Parallel Transmit and RF Shimming

•  Parallel Imaging