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Reproducibility of Electromagnetic Field Simulations of Local Radiofrequency Transmit Elements Tailored for 7 T MRI

Hubmann, Max Joris
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Nurzed, Bilguun
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Hansen, Sam Luca
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March 1, 2025
Sensors

The literature reports on radiofrequency (RF) transmit (Tx) elements tailored for ultrahigh-field (UHF) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed confounded reproducibility due to variations in simulation tools, modeling assumptions, and meshing techniques. This study proposes a standardized methodology to improve reproducibility and consistency across research sites (testers) and simulation tools (testing conditions). The methodology includes detailed simulation workflow and performance metrics for RF Tx elements. The impact of the used mesh setting is assessed. Following the methodology, a reproducibility study was conducted using CST Microwave Studio Suite, HFSS, and Sim4Life. The methodology and simulations were ultimately validated through 7 T MRI phantom experiments. The reproducibility study showed consistent performance with less than 6% standard deviation for B1+ fields and 12% for peak SAR averaged over 10 g tissue (pSAR10g). The SAR efficiency metric (|B1+|/√pSAR10g) was particularly robust (<5%). The simulated and experimental |B1+| maps showed good qualitative agreement. This study demonstrates the feasibility of a standardized methodology for achieving reproducible RF Tx element electromagnetic field simulations. By following the FAIR principles including making the framework publicly available, we promote transparency and collaboration within the MRI community, supporting the advancement of technological innovation and improving patient safety in UHF-MRI.

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research article
DOI
10.3390/s25061867
Scopus ID

2-s2.0-105001095127

Author(s)
Hubmann, Max Joris

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

Nurzed, Bilguun

Max Delbruck Center for Molecular Medicine

Hansen, Sam Luca

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Kowal, Robert

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

Schön, Natalie

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

Wenz, Daniel  

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Saha, Nandita

Max Delbruck Center for Molecular Medicine

Lutz, Max

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

Fiedler, Thomas M.

German Cancer Research Center

Orzada, Stephan

German Cancer Research Center

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Date Issued

2025-03-01

Published in
Sensors
Volume

25

Issue

6

Article Number

1867

Subjects

MRI

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numerical simulations

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radiofrequency

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reproducibility

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RF transmit elements

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ultrahigh-field MRI

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validation

Editorial or Peer reviewed

REVIEWED

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EPFL

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CIBM-MRI  
FunderFunding(s)Grant NumberGrant URL

NSCH

MESo

European Research Council

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April 7, 2025
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