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Master's Thesis
Author of thesis: Bc. Lukáš Lipenský
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: Ing. Radim Kořínek, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Ing. Lubomír Vojtíšek, Ph.D.
This thesis addresses the design, numerical analysis, mechanical construction, and measurement of parameters for a whole-body radiofrequency (RF) coil intended for preclinical magnetic resonance imaging of small animals at a magnetic field strength of 9.4 T. The basic principles of magnetic resonance relevant to the design of RF coils are summarized, including the issue of RF power deposition in biological tissue and the possibilities for monitoring vital signs during an MRI experiment. Furthermore, selected types of RF coils used in preclinical imaging are discussed with regard to magnetic field homogeneity and practical design requirements. The proposed coil is designed as a high-pass birdcage (BC) resonator operating at a frequency of 400 MHz, which is excited by a coupling loop ensuring impedance matching. The resonator design was described using a parametric model and analyzed via numerical simulations. The coil’s support structure was manufactured using a 3D printer. A functional prototype of the coil was constructed and then measured using a vector analyzer and tested on a 9.4 T MR (magnetic resonance) scanner Bruker Biospec 94/30 at the ÚPT, AVČR. The results of the coil measurements and simulations were compared and discussed. At the same time, the parameters of the proposed coil were compared with those of a commercially available coil. The functionality and correctness of the coil design and related components were verified by phantom measurements and subsequently by in-vivo measurements of a mouse on an MRI scanner.
Magnetic Resonance, Spin, Whole-Body Coil, Birdcage, Coupling Loop, Ansys Electronics, Resonator, Homogeneity, Bruker BioSpec
Date of defence
09.06.2026
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
A
Process of defence
Student prezentuje svoji diplomovou práci. Student následně odpovídá na otázky oponenta a diskutuje je s komisí. doc. Šebesta: Jakým způsobem jste měřil homogenitu pole? Student uvádí postup. prof. Sigmund: Jaký je praktický význam Vaší práce? Student spolu s komisí vedou diskusi.
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta elektrotechniky a komunikačních technologií
Department
Department of Radio Electronics
Study programme
Electronics and Communication Technologies (MPC-EKT)
Composition of Committee
prof. Dr. Ing. Zdeněk Kolka (předseda) prof. Ing. Milan Sigmund, CSc. (místopředseda) Ing. Peter Barcík, Ph.D. (člen) doc. Dr. Ing. Pavel Horský (člen) doc. Ing. Jiří Šebesta, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Radim Kořínek, Ph.D. (člen)
Supervisor’s reportIng. Radim Kořínek, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by supervisor: A
Reviewer’s reportIng. Lubomír Vojtíšek, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by reviewer: B
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová