Radiofrequency applicator concepts for thermal magnetic resonance of brain tumors at 297 MHz (7.0 Tesla)
Eva Oberacker, André Kuehne, Celal Oezerdem, Jacek Nadobny, Mirko Weihrauch, Marcus Beck, Sebastian Zschaeck, Cecilia Diesch, Thomas Wilhelm Eigentler, Helmar Waiczies, Pirus Ghadjar, Peter Wust, Lukas Winter, Thoralf Niendorf
Abstract
This work investigates the capacity of ThermalMR to achieve targeted thermal interventions in model systems resembling human brain tissue and brain tumors.
Topics & Concepts
Radio frequencySpecific absorption rateMagnetic resonance imagingRadiofrequency coilBiomedical engineeringPhased arrayRF power amplifierMaterials scienceAntenna (radio)Medical physicsMedicineComputer scienceOptoelectronicsRadiologyTelecommunicationsAmplifierCMOSUltrasound and Hyperthermia ApplicationsUltrasound Imaging and ElastographyWireless Power Transfer Systems