RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMIT COIL FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM

摘要

A radio frequency coil is disclosed that is suitable for use with a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus. The radio frequency coil comprises first and second conductive loops connected electrically to each other by a plurality of conductive rungs. The conductive rungs each include a section that is relatively thin that will result in less attenuation to a radiation beam than other thicker sections of the rungs. Insulating regions are also disposed in areas of the radio frequency coil that are bound by adjacent rungs and the conductive loops. Portions of the insulating regions can be configured to provide a substantially similar amount of attenuation to the radiation beam as the relatively thin sections of the conductive rungs.

主权项

1. A radio frequency coil for use with a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, the radio frequency coil comprising:
a first conductive loop; a second conductive loop; and a conductive rung disposed between the first and second conductive loops and electrically connected to the first and second conductive loops, wherein the conductive rung includes a first conductive rung section and a second conductive rung section, and wherein the second conductive rung section has a thickness that is substantially thinner than at least one of a thickness of the first conductive loop, a thickness of the second conductive loop, and a thickness of the first conductive rung section.