Abstract
The unambiguous determination of velocities with spatial resolution in a multiecho PFG NMR sequence strongly depends on the homogeneity of the B 1 field. This affects, in particular, the use of surface coils that bear considerable potential for on-line flow monitoring where a fast-imaging sequence can become vital. However, even with most rf coils dedicated for imaging applications, B 1 inhomogeneities are sufficiently large to generate severe problems in performing velocity-imaging experiments. In this paper, the use of a combination of different phase cycles in Carr–Purcell sequences is discussed. The suggested phase cycling scheme tolerates large flip angle imperfections arising in inhomogeneous B 1 fields, and thus allows acquisition of a maximum number of echoes within a pulse train. The performance of the velocity-imaging sequence is proven by using phantom samples developing known laminar flow patterns.
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