Fast, fully automated global and local magnetic field optimization for fMRI of the human brain.

Journal article

The aim of this novel technique is to allow researchers, particularly those operating at high static magnetic field strengths on fMRI applications, to tailor the static magnetic field within the brain. The optimum solution for their experimental needs is reached, utilizing the full potential of the active shims at their disposal. The method for shimming human brain, which incorporates automatic brain segmentation to remove nonbrain tissue from the optimization routine, is presented and valida...

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Authors: Wilson, J; Jenkinson, M; de Araujo, I; Kringelbach, M; Rolls, E

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: NeuroImage
• Volume: 17
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 967-976
• Publication date: 2002-10-01
• DOI: 10.1016/s1053-8119(02)91172-9
• EISSN: 1095-9572
• ISSN: 1053-8119
• Language: English
• Keywords: Adult; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Psychomotor Performance; Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; Brain; Humans; Female; Brain Mapping; Algorithms; Smell