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Master's Thesis
Author of thesis: Ing. Jaromír Bačovský, Ph.D.
Acad. year: 2012/2013
Supervisor: Ing. Zenon Starčuk, CSc.
Reviewer: Ing. Ondřej Macíček
Magnetic resonance imaging is a routine and powerful diagnostic technique capable of providing detailed information about the structure and composition of the tissues. This diploma thesis is concerned with the mechanisms of contrast origin and contrast modifications by molecular and nanoparticle contrast agents. First sections of the thesis summarize basic knowledge about pulse sequences and it aims to provide an overview on MRI contrast agent with a special emphasis on paramagnetic gadolinium contrast agents and superparamagnetic nanoparticles. The main purpose of this study is to develop the software called MRICalc, which is able to optimize contrast in MRI images. Based on analysis of signal formula of typical pulse sequences, MRICalc is able to propose the parameters of the pulse sequence for compartment-specific enhancement of the contrast. User chooses from the list of the samples and after calculation he obtains the values of echo time, repetition time and flip angle, all of which simultaneously seem to create the appropriate setting to enhance the contrast. MRICalc also allows to plot contrast function with respect to the chosen parameter. Software, including its graphical user interface, is designed in Python. The sample consists from solution of CuSO4 and distilled water was designed to verify the correct function of MRICalc. Sulphate represents a contrast agent. Preclinical MR system Bruker BioSpec 94/30 USR located at Institute of Scientific Instruments of the ASCR, v.v.i was used to measure contrast curve of FLASH pulse sequence, which is a typical representative of gradient echo. Results of the measurement were compared to the theoretical model provided by MRICalc.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), contrast optimalization, pulse sequences, gradient echo, spin echo, spin–lattice relaxation, spin–spin relaxation, contrast agent
Date of defence
18.06.2013
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
D
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta strojního inženýrství
Department
Institute of Physical Engineering
Study programme
Applied Sciences in Engineering (N3901-2)
Field of study
Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology (M-FIN)
Composition of Committee
prof. RNDr. Tomáš Šikola, CSc. (předseda) prof. RNDr. Miroslav Liška, DrSc. (místopředseda) prof. RNDr. Bohumila Lencová, CSc. (člen) prof. RNDr. Jiří Komrska, CSc. (člen) prof. RNDr. Petr Dub, CSc. (člen) prof. RNDr. Radim Chmelík, Ph.D. (člen) prof. RNDr. Jiří Spousta, Ph.D. (člen) prof. Ing. Ivan Křupka, Ph.D. (člen) prof. RNDr. Pavel Zemánek, Ph.D. (člen) RNDr. Antonín Fejfar, CSc. (člen)
Supervisor’s reportIng. Zenon Starčuk, CSc.
Grade proposed by supervisor: D
Reviewer’s reportIng. Ondřej Macíček
Grade proposed by reviewer: E
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová