@inproceedings{9b6a9494d7e64148a98c51fe44e727b0,
title = "Optimizing MRI contrast with B1 pulses using optimal control theory",
abstract = "The variety of achievable contrasts by MRI makes it a highly flexible and valuable diagnostic tool. Contrast results from relaxation time differences, which are intrinsic properties of each tissue. Using optimal control theory, one can control the obtained contrast by applying excitation pulses that bring the magnetization in a user-defined target state. Simulation results are presented to illustrate the feasibility and the flexibility of using optimal contrast pulses. The robustness to experimental variable parameters such as field inhomogeneities is also studied. Finally, an in-vitro contrast experiment is performed on a small-animal MRI showing a reasonable match with the simulation results.",
keywords = "B1 pulse, MRI, ODIN, contrast, optimal control",
author = "{Van Reeth}, Eric and Helene Rafiney and Michael Tesch and Glaser, {Steffen J.} and Dominique Sugny",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 IEEE.; 2016 IEEE 13th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro, ISBI 2016 ; Conference date: 13-04-2016 Through 16-04-2016",
year = "2016",
month = jun,
day = "15",
doi = "10.1109/ISBI.2016.7493271",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings - International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "310--313",
booktitle = "2016 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging",
}