A 16‐channel combined loop‐dipole transceiver array for 7 Tesla body MRI

To develop a 16‐channel transceive body imaging array at 7.0 T with improved transmit, receive, and specific absorption rate (SAR) performance by combining both loop and dipole elements and using their respective and complementary near and far field characteristics.

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