Gradient coil is an essential component of a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scanner.To achieve high spatial resolution and imaging speed,a high-efficiency gradient coil with high slew rate is required.In consideration...Gradient coil is an essential component of a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scanner.To achieve high spatial resolution and imaging speed,a high-efficiency gradient coil with high slew rate is required.In consideration of the safety and comfort of the patient,the mechanical stability,acoustic noise and peripheral nerve stimulation(PNS)are also need to be concerned for practical use.In our previous work,a high-efficiency whole-body gradient coil set with a hybrid cylindrical-planar structure has been presented,which offers significantly improved coil performances.In this work,we propose to design this transverse gradient coil system with transformed magnetic gradient fields.By shifting up the zero point of gradient fields,the designed new Y-gradient coil could provide enhanced electromagnetic performances.With more uniform coil winding arrangement,the net torque of the new coil is significantly reduced and the generated sound pressure level(SPL)is lower at most tested frequency bands.On the other hand,the new transverse gradient coil designed with rotated magnetic gradient fields produces considerably reduced electric field in the human body,which is important for the use of rapid MR sequences.It's demonstrated that a safer and patient-friendly design could be obtained by using transformed magnetic gradient fields,which is critical for practical use.展开更多
The relatively fragile low-temperature stability of cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)magnets requires the careful management of exogenous heat sources.A strongly shielded gradient magnetic f...The relatively fragile low-temperature stability of cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)magnets requires the careful management of exogenous heat sources.A strongly shielded gradient magnetic field is important for the optimal operation of cryogen-free MRI systems.In this study,we present an enhanced shielding method incorporating a regionalized stray field constraining strategy.By optimizing the constraint parameters,we could develop engineering-feasible gradient coil schemes without increasing system complexity but with the stray field intensity reduced by half.In real measurement in an integrated MRI system,the developed gradient assembly demonstrated good performance and supported to output images of excellent quality.Our findings suggested that the proposed method could potentially form a useful design paradigm for cryogen-free MRI magnets.展开更多
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS)is a powerful technique for elemental analysis,offering rapid analysis,minimal sample preparation,wide elemental coverage,and portability.To enhance the detection sensitivity ...Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS)is a powerful technique for elemental analysis,offering rapid analysis,minimal sample preparation,wide elemental coverage,and portability.To enhance the detection sensitivity of LIBS,increasing the spectral emission intensity is crucial.This paper explores the use of Tesla coil(TC)discharge as an alternative to spark discharge in silicon LIBS.The study examines the influence of TC discharge on both time-integrated and timeresolved spectra,with and without TC discharge;the corresponding electron temperature and density are obtained.The results show that TC discharge significantly amplifies the spectral intensity,improving signal sensitivity in LIBS analysis.Specifically,in the laser energy range from 7.4 to 24.0 mJ,TC discharge increased the average spectral line intensities of Si(II)385.60 nm and Si(I)390.55 nm by factors of 8.4 and 5.1,respectively.Additionally,the average electron temperature and density were enhanced by approximately 3.2%and 4.2%,respectively,under TC discharge.The advantages of TC discharge include higher energy deposition,extended discharge duration,reduced electrode erosion,and enhanced safety.This research contributes to advancing LIBS technology and expanding its applications in various fields.展开更多
Currently,three types of superconducting quadrupole magnets are used in particle accelerators:cos 2θ,CCT,and serpentine.However,all three coil configurations have complex spatial geometries,which make magnet manufact...Currently,three types of superconducting quadrupole magnets are used in particle accelerators:cos 2θ,CCT,and serpentine.However,all three coil configurations have complex spatial geometries,which make magnet manufacturing and strain-sensitive superconductor applications difficult.Compared with the three existing quadrupole coils,the racetrack quadrupole coil has a simple shape and manufacturing process,but there have been few theoretical studies.In this paper,the two-dimensional and three-dimensional analytical expressions for the magnetic field in coil-dominated racetrack superconducting quadrupole magnets are presented.The analytical expressions of the field harmonics and gradient are fully resolved and depend only on the geometric parameters of the coil and current density.Then,a genetic algorithm is applied to obtain a solution for the coil geometry parameters with field harmonics on the order of 10^(-4).Finally,considering the practical engineering needs of the accelerator interaction region,electromagnetic design examples of racetrack quadrupole magnets with high gradients,large apertures,and small apertures are described,and the application prospects of racetrack quadrupole coils are analyzed.展开更多
Enhancing plasma uniformity can be achieved by modifying coil and chamber structures in radio frequency inductively coupled plasma(ICP)to meet the demand for large-area and uniformly distributed plasma in industrial m...Enhancing plasma uniformity can be achieved by modifying coil and chamber structures in radio frequency inductively coupled plasma(ICP)to meet the demand for large-area and uniformly distributed plasma in industrial manufacturing.This study utilized a two-dimensional self-consistent fluid model to investigate how different coil configurations and chamber aspect ratios affect the radial uniformity of plasma in radio frequency ICP.The findings indicate that optimizing the radial spacing of the coil enhances plasma uniformity but with a reduction in electron density.Furthermore,optimizing the coil within the ICP reactor,using the interior point method in the Interior Point Optimizer significantly enhances plasma uniformity,elevating it from 56%to 96%within the range of the model sizes.Additionally,when the chamber aspect ratio k changes from 2.8 to 4.7,the plasma distribution changes from a center-high to a saddleshaped distribution.Moreover,the plasma uniformity becomes worse.Finally,adjusting process parameters,such as increasing source power and gas pressure,can enhance plasma uniformity.These findings contribute to optimizing the etching process by improving plasma radial uniformity.展开更多
The design and fabrication method of magnetic field coils with high uniformity is essential for atomic magnetometers.In this paper,a novel design strategy for cylindrical uniform coils is first proposed,which combines...The design and fabrication method of magnetic field coils with high uniformity is essential for atomic magnetometers.In this paper,a novel design strategy for cylindrical uniform coils is first proposed,which combines the target-field method(TFM)with an optimized slime mold algorithm(SMA)to determine optimal structure parameters.Then,the realization method for the designed cylindrical coil by using the flexible printed circuit(FPC)technology is presented.Compared with traditional fabrication methods,this method has advantages in excellent flexibility and bending property,making the coils easier to be arranged in limited space.Moreover,the manufacturing process of the FPC technology via a specific cylindrical uniform magnetic field coil is discussed in detail,and the successfully realized coil is well tested in a verification system.By comparing the uniformity performance of the experimental coil with the simulation one,the effectiveness of the FPC technology in producing cylindrical coils has been well validated.展开更多
基金supported by the Instrument Developing Project of Magnetic Resonance Union of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Grant No.2022GZL002.
文摘Gradient coil is an essential component of a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)scanner.To achieve high spatial resolution and imaging speed,a high-efficiency gradient coil with high slew rate is required.In consideration of the safety and comfort of the patient,the mechanical stability,acoustic noise and peripheral nerve stimulation(PNS)are also need to be concerned for practical use.In our previous work,a high-efficiency whole-body gradient coil set with a hybrid cylindrical-planar structure has been presented,which offers significantly improved coil performances.In this work,we propose to design this transverse gradient coil system with transformed magnetic gradient fields.By shifting up the zero point of gradient fields,the designed new Y-gradient coil could provide enhanced electromagnetic performances.With more uniform coil winding arrangement,the net torque of the new coil is significantly reduced and the generated sound pressure level(SPL)is lower at most tested frequency bands.On the other hand,the new transverse gradient coil designed with rotated magnetic gradient fields produces considerably reduced electric field in the human body,which is important for the use of rapid MR sequences.It's demonstrated that a safer and patient-friendly design could be obtained by using transformed magnetic gradient fields,which is critical for practical use.
基金This work is funded by the Magnetic Resonance Union of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2021gzl002)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.182111KYSB20210014)+1 种基金the National Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52293423,Grant No.52277031)the Research and Development of Key Technologies and Equipment for Major Science and Technology Infrastructure of Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen Municipality,China(Grant No.ZDKJ20190305002).
文摘The relatively fragile low-temperature stability of cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)magnets requires the careful management of exogenous heat sources.A strongly shielded gradient magnetic field is important for the optimal operation of cryogen-free MRI systems.In this study,we present an enhanced shielding method incorporating a regionalized stray field constraining strategy.By optimizing the constraint parameters,we could develop engineering-feasible gradient coil schemes without increasing system complexity but with the stray field intensity reduced by half.In real measurement in an integrated MRI system,the developed gradient assembly demonstrated good performance and supported to output images of excellent quality.Our findings suggested that the proposed method could potentially form a useful design paradigm for cryogen-free MRI magnets.
基金the support by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0307701)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11674128,11674124 and 11974138)。
文摘Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS)is a powerful technique for elemental analysis,offering rapid analysis,minimal sample preparation,wide elemental coverage,and portability.To enhance the detection sensitivity of LIBS,increasing the spectral emission intensity is crucial.This paper explores the use of Tesla coil(TC)discharge as an alternative to spark discharge in silicon LIBS.The study examines the influence of TC discharge on both time-integrated and timeresolved spectra,with and without TC discharge;the corresponding electron temperature and density are obtained.The results show that TC discharge significantly amplifies the spectral intensity,improving signal sensitivity in LIBS analysis.Specifically,in the laser energy range from 7.4 to 24.0 mJ,TC discharge increased the average spectral line intensities of Si(II)385.60 nm and Si(I)390.55 nm by factors of 8.4 and 5.1,respectively.Additionally,the average electron temperature and density were enhanced by approximately 3.2%and 4.2%,respectively,under TC discharge.The advantages of TC discharge include higher energy deposition,extended discharge duration,reduced electrode erosion,and enhanced safety.This research contributes to advancing LIBS technology and expanding its applications in various fields.
基金supported in part by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1603402)in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11875272)。
文摘Currently,three types of superconducting quadrupole magnets are used in particle accelerators:cos 2θ,CCT,and serpentine.However,all three coil configurations have complex spatial geometries,which make magnet manufacturing and strain-sensitive superconductor applications difficult.Compared with the three existing quadrupole coils,the racetrack quadrupole coil has a simple shape and manufacturing process,but there have been few theoretical studies.In this paper,the two-dimensional and three-dimensional analytical expressions for the magnetic field in coil-dominated racetrack superconducting quadrupole magnets are presented.The analytical expressions of the field harmonics and gradient are fully resolved and depend only on the geometric parameters of the coil and current density.Then,a genetic algorithm is applied to obtain a solution for the coil geometry parameters with field harmonics on the order of 10^(-4).Finally,considering the practical engineering needs of the accelerator interaction region,electromagnetic design examples of racetrack quadrupole magnets with high gradients,large apertures,and small apertures are described,and the application prospects of racetrack quadrupole coils are analyzed.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of Xijing University,China(No.XJ19T03)the Opening Project of Science and Technology on Reliability Physics and Application Technology of Electronic Component Laboratory(No.ZHD201701)the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(No.2024JC-YBMS-342).
文摘Enhancing plasma uniformity can be achieved by modifying coil and chamber structures in radio frequency inductively coupled plasma(ICP)to meet the demand for large-area and uniformly distributed plasma in industrial manufacturing.This study utilized a two-dimensional self-consistent fluid model to investigate how different coil configurations and chamber aspect ratios affect the radial uniformity of plasma in radio frequency ICP.The findings indicate that optimizing the radial spacing of the coil enhances plasma uniformity but with a reduction in electron density.Furthermore,optimizing the coil within the ICP reactor,using the interior point method in the Interior Point Optimizer significantly enhances plasma uniformity,elevating it from 56%to 96%within the range of the model sizes.Additionally,when the chamber aspect ratio k changes from 2.8 to 4.7,the plasma distribution changes from a center-high to a saddleshaped distribution.Moreover,the plasma uniformity becomes worse.Finally,adjusting process parameters,such as increasing source power and gas pressure,can enhance plasma uniformity.These findings contribute to optimizing the etching process by improving plasma radial uniformity.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62101004)the Opening Research Fund of Anhui Engineering Research Center of Vehicle Display Integrated Systems(Grant No.VDIS2023C05)+1 种基金the Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Electric Drive and Control of Anhui Province,China(Grant No.DQKJ202309)the Excellent Scientific Research and Innovation Teams of Anhui Province,China(Grant No.2022AH010059)。
文摘The design and fabrication method of magnetic field coils with high uniformity is essential for atomic magnetometers.In this paper,a novel design strategy for cylindrical uniform coils is first proposed,which combines the target-field method(TFM)with an optimized slime mold algorithm(SMA)to determine optimal structure parameters.Then,the realization method for the designed cylindrical coil by using the flexible printed circuit(FPC)technology is presented.Compared with traditional fabrication methods,this method has advantages in excellent flexibility and bending property,making the coils easier to be arranged in limited space.Moreover,the manufacturing process of the FPC technology via a specific cylindrical uniform magnetic field coil is discussed in detail,and the successfully realized coil is well tested in a verification system.By comparing the uniformity performance of the experimental coil with the simulation one,the effectiveness of the FPC technology in producing cylindrical coils has been well validated.
