Synopsis

This course will focus on the construction of a four-channel receive array for small-animal imaging at 9.4 T. Although this demonstration is geared toward a specific application, the construction methods are applicable to receive arrays for both humans and animals, and with any number of elements. The demonstration will cover the basic steps of constructing a receive array: the design of a former, tuning and matching, preamplifier decoupling, active detuning, geometric decoupling, and cable management. This course is intended for the student, technician, or researcher who wants to learn the basic steps on how to build a receive array.