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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2010
Michael G. Garwood, Medina, MN (US);
Djaudat S. Idiyatullin, New Brighton, MN (US);
Curtis A. Corum, Shoreview, MN (US);
Steen Moeller, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Michael G. Garwood, Medina, MN (US);
Djaudat S. Idiyatullin, New Brighton, MN (US);
Curtis A. Corum, Shoreview, MN (US);
Steen Moeller, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Regents of the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A method of magnetic resonance is provided that uses a frequency swept excitation wherein the acquired signal is a time domain signal is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises, applying a sweeping frequency excitation and acquiring a time domain signal. The sweeping frequency excitation has a duration and is configured to sequentially excite isochromats having different resonant frequencies. Acquisition of the time domain signal is done during the duration of the sweeping frequency excitation. The time domain signal is based on evolution of the isochromats.