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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2010
Jürg Froehlich, Zürich, CH;
David Brunner, Jona, CH;
Klaas Prüssmann, Zürich, CA;
Nicola DE Zanche, Edmonton AB, CA;
Jürg Froehlich, Zürich, CH;
David Brunner, Jona, CH;
Klaas Prüssmann, Zürich, CA;
Nicola De Zanche, Edmonton AB, CA;
Universität Zürich, Zürich, CH;
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich, CH;
Abstract
A method for acquiring an image or spectrum of a subject or object residing within the magnetic field of a magnetic resonance apparatus, comprises the steps of: executing a predetermined pulse sequence for applying gradient magnetic fields and for coupling in electromagnetic excitation pulses to induce nuclear magnetic resonance within the subject or object; detecting an electromagnetic signal resulting from said magnetic resonance; and constructing at least one image or magnetic resonance spectrum of said subject or object from said detected electromagnetic signal. According to the invention, said coupling in of the electromagnetic excitation pulse and/or said detecting of the electromagnetic signal are carried out substantially by means of travelling electromagnetic waves.