A new approach to split resonator design.
Using a novel application of the method of images we show how a plane array of resonant elements can be substituted for the conducting plane in a semicylindrical or split resonator. In an experimental low-pass split resonator-plane array system used as a magnetic resonance imaging receive coil at 0.5 T sensitivity values are shown to be uniform (approximately +/- 3%) across the field of view.
Harpen
M D
MD
University of South Alabama, Department of Radiology, Mobile 36617.
D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods