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Optimizing the magnetic field homogeneity of single/dual tuned birdcage coils used in Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy improves measurement accuracy of metabolite concentrations. This work in progress article focuses on the novel domain development of a heuristic technique using nature inspired optimization to find the best possible parameters for a birdcage coil design.
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Nadig, K., Potter, W.M., Potter, W.D. (2012). Homogeneous RF Coil Design Using a GA. In: Jiang, H., Ding, W., Ali, M., Wu, X. (eds) Advanced Research in Applied Artificial Intelligence. IEA/AIE 2012. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 7345. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-31087-4_21
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