title: The modification of the RF field distribution of surface coils by weakly conducting saline samples.
abstract: The modification of the RF field distribution of a surface coil, which is brought about by both loading and skin effect conditions arising from the proximity of weakly conducting saline samples, is demonstrated. A procedure for the calibration of the depth of the spectral acquisition region in depth-pulse localized in vivo spectroscopy is shown to be acceptable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Sciences in Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Hanstock
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lunt
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D002138:Calibration; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011846:Radio Waves; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D012996:Solutions
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions; D012965:Sodium Chloride