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ArticleMagnetic resonance in medicine2026

Optical Detuning Strategies for Shielded Loop Resonators.

Jakob Gerlach, Reza Aghabagheri, Zining Liu, Shuai Liu, Morteza Teymoori, Çağlar Ataman, Michael Bock, Ali Caglar Özen

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Jakob GerlachDivision of Medical Physics, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2305-0745
Reza AghabagheriDivision of Medical Physics, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2786-6595
Zining LiuDivision of Medical Physics, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Shuai LiuDivision of Medical Physics, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0326-210X
Morteza TeymooriMicrosystems for Biomedical Imaging Group, Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Çağlar AtamanMicrosystems for Biomedical Imaging Group, Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Michael BockDivision of Medical Physics, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9720-3506
Ali Caglar ÖzenDivision of Medical Physics, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3536-0826

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft 532643102
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo compare detuning performance and evaluate power requirements of optical detuning methods and to demonstrate feasibility of an optically-detuned 4-channel receive array.

methodsFour optical detuning methods were compared in simulations, bench tests, and phantom measurements at 3T against conventional galvanic detuning. Passive detuning was also tested as an additional wireless detuning option. Optical power requirements for the detuning networks were investigated, and a flexible optically-detuned 4-channel shielded loop resonator (SLR) array was constructed and tested in vivo.

resultsA photodiode-PIN diode combination exhibited the highest unloaded Q (68.6) and Q ratio (1.9), with detuning performance and signal-to-noise ratio comparable to that of galvanic detuning at an optical power of 10 mW. Using this detuning strategy, in vivo images of the knee and brain were successfully acquired with a 4-channel flexible array.

conclusionOptical detuning is a practical alternative to conventional galvanic detuning in flexible SLR arrays. With developments in optical signal and power transmission, optimizing optical detuning while meeting manageable power requirements is an important step toward fully optical receive coil arrays. This study provides a reference point for the total optical power required for active detuning in such optical coil systems.

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Image EnhancementMagnetic Resonance ImagingOptical DevicesTransducersBrainEquipment DesignEquipment Failure AnalysisHumansPhantoms, ImagingReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificitySignal-To-Noise Ratioflexible receive arraylight coilsoptical detuningphotodiodeshielded loop resonator

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PMID42547790
PMCPMC13619850

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