Characterization of the first RF coil dedicated to 1.5 T MR guided radiotherapy.

In conclusion, the investigated MR-coil can be utilized for treatments with the 1.5T-linac system. However, there is still significant room for improvement when considering both the dosimetric and imaging performance of the coil.
PMID: 29260729 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physics in Medicine and Biology - December 20, 2017 Category: Physics Authors: Hoogcarspel SJ, Zijlema SE, Tijssen RHN, Kerkmeijer LGW, Juergenliemk-Schulz IM, Lagendijk JJW, Raaymakers BW Tags: Phys Med Biol Source Type: research