Title :
Magnetic resonance imaging, a commercial application for analog photonics
Author :
Koste, Glen ; Frey, Richard ; Nielsen, Matt ; Tolliver, Todd ; Watkins, Ray
Author_Institution :
GE Global Res., Niskayuna, NY, USA
Abstract :
Replacing coax bundles in magnetic resonance imaging systems with fiber eliminates many problems such as crosstalk, ground loops, EMI, and safety hazards. An analog photonic link has been demonstrated with excellent image quality.
Keywords :
biomedical MRI; optical fibres; analog photonic link; analog photonics; magnetic resonance imaging systems; optical fibers; Coils; Magnetic resonance imaging; Optical amplifiers; Optical distortion; Optical fibers; Optical imaging; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics, 2005. IEEE Conference
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9111-X
DOI :
10.1109/AVFOP.2005.1514159
