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Implementation of a Multipurpose Measurement System for (Sub)Terahertz Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy
Šedivý, Matúš ; Malik, Aamir Saeed (referee) ; Epel, Boris (referee) ; Vrba, Radimír (advisor)
Spektroskopie elektronové spinové rezonance (také nazývaná elektronová paramagnetická rezonance nebo jen EPR) zahrnuje metody, které zkoumají hmotu prostřednictvím nepárových elektronů. Jednou z progresivních metod EPR je rychlé skenování, které umožňuje pozorovat kinetiku chemických reakcí. Kromě toho nedávný vývoj vysokofrekvenčních součástkách rozšířil použití vysokofrekvenční EPR (HFEPR), které využívají sub-terahertzové až terahertzové vlny. Tato práce se zabývá propojením obou cest do HFEPR spektrometru s rychlým skenováním frekvencí (FRaScan), který byl nedávno vyvinut na CEITEC VUT. Na začátku je stručně uvedena základní teorie k EPR, následovaný přehledem přístrojového vybavení pro HFEPR. V praktické části je popsáno technické řešení spektrometru. Důraz je kladen na implementaci softwaru, pomocí kterého je spektrometr ovládán a měření jsou automatizována. Následně jsou ukázány příklady z měření pevných látek, konkrétně karbidu křemíku dopovaného vanadem (SiC:V), ftalocyaninu líthia (LiPc) a krystalu 1,3-bisdifenylen-2-fenylallylu (BDPA). Příklady demonstrují schopnosti spektrometru získat multifrekvenční vlnově spojitá EPR spektra a frekvenčně rozmítaná spektra v závislosti na teplotě a orientaci vzorku, a taky spektra pomocí rychlého skenování frekvencí
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Atypical intracranial vascular malformations: their behavior, treatment and follow-up
Voldřich, Richard ; Netuka, David (advisor) ; Haninec, Pavel (referee) ; Přibáň, Vladimír (referee)
Therapy and follow-up of patients with atypical vascular malformations are not standardized. The goals of this dissertation are the comparison of relevant treatment and imaging methods, the determination of an optimal follow-up program based on the type of lesion or the character of therapy, and the documentation of the behavior of atypical malformations after incomplete closure. Long-term observation of 195 embolized dural arteriovenous malformations (DAVM) confirmed the high success rate of Onyx embolic material compared to other agents - complete occlusion was achieved in 88% of cases compared to 35% in the control group. A total of 93% of DAVMs treated with Onyx were closed at the last follow-up. The material also proved to be stable in the long term. Recurrence was diagnosed in 1,8% of patients. The recurrences of DAVM occur due to the accentuation of originally negligible vascular fistulas that are not visible on post-interventional digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Prospective comparison of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and DSA concluded that patients after complete embolization of dural fistula can be safely followed using only MRA. In the case of carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs), imaging and clinical outcomes of traditional and new endovascular materials, as well as...
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Evaluation of the Most Effective MRI Methods for a Diagnosis of the Brain Tumors
Širůčková, Kateřina
The purpose of this project is to find out the most effective method for a diagnosis of the brain tumors utilizing different magnetic resonance imaging methods. Acquired MRI images were analyzed in two diagnostic programs, and obtained data were displayed into ratio-graphs. According to the results, volume-ration images are considered the most sufficient. The advantage of this method is that it provides doctors with significant information regarding the differences of the measured values between healthy and pathological tissue.
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Numerical modelling and measurement of the magnetic susceptibility in inhomogeneous materials by the NMR technics
Julínek, Michal ; Steinbauer, Miloslav (referee) ; Fiala, Pavel (advisor)
This bachelor work is concerned in magnetic susceptibility of specific object (glass cube filled with clay, with glass sphere in the centre). In the first part determining of magnetic susceptibility of object was carried out. Measuring was conducted on tomograph of ÚPT AV ČR. Method of gradient echo, which allows magnetic susceptibility determining of non-magnetic materials, was used. Distribution of magnetic field within the object was acquired (object was measured with and without sphere), the change of magnetic field (between object with and without sphere) was subsequently determined. In the second part, magnetic field simulation of the same object in the ANSYS software was performed. Calculation was conducted on 3D model by the finite element analysis. Distribution of magnetic field of object was acquired as a result of simulation. Results from simulation were compared with experimental findings.
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Measurement of small objects by magnetic resonance
Chotaš, Kryštof ; Bartušek, Karel (referee) ; Klusáček, Stanislav (advisor)
Bachelor thesis deals with the issue of noise reduction in magnetic resonance imaging. In this thesis we discuss about suitable methods of noise reduction for images obtained by magnetic resonance tomography. Including classical methods we also discuss noise suppression by getting fewer slices than in ordinary situation. Then we would obtain remaining slices by interpolation. This thesis also include comparison of application of these methods. This thesis also deals with the issue of magnetic resonance, which is described in first chapter.
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Susceptibility weighted magnetic resonance imaging (SWI)
Bačovský, Jaromír ; Bartušek, Karel (referee) ; Starčuk, Zenon (advisor)
Susceptibility weighted magnetic resonance imaging (SWI) seems to be a very promising method usable in the diagnosis of a number of clinical and biomedical applications. Difusse axonal injuries and neurodegenerative diseases to name a few. The goal of my bachelor's thesis was to study the principal methods of magnetic resonance imaging with particular emphasis on susceptibility weighted imaging. Then use this theoretical knowledge for practical implementation of the SWI method to 4,7T/200mm NMR system located at Institute of Scientific Instruments of the ASCR, v.v.i. It was necessary to create an image calculated software, which is capable of enhancing contrast caused by magnetic susceptibility differences as they manifest themselves in local phase changes between tissues. Few basic problems had to be solved. The phase image was filtered by a high pass filter, a Phase Mask was created from adjusted image, which is generated from phase unwrapped image. To varify the SWI method, samples were designed, which have the desired magnetic properties. During the initial phase of experimenting, hen's eggs were used and then citrus fruits with nanoiron, CaCl2, Zn and AgCl. We investigated basic parametres and settings of the MRI measurements that affect final susceptibility weighted image.
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Analysis and segmentation of tomographic images
Dorazil, Jan ; Bartušek, Karel (referee) ; Smékal, Zdeněk (advisor)
The thesis deals with the edge detection in the magnetic resonance images and their segmentation. There are adduced the gradient based methods, methods based on zero-crossing in the Laplacian images and also methods combined both of the methods adduced above. These methods are compared to find the best one for the temporo-mandibular joint detection. Consequently sufficient segmentation method for particular parts of the temporo-mandibular joint (the condyle, the acetabulum and the articular disk) separation is chosen.
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Detection of the RF Signal on MRI
Břínek, Adam ; Kolář, Radim (referee) ; Drastich, Aleš (advisor)
Presented bachelor’s thesis is focused on the detection of MR signal. The aim is to propose the laboratory exercise. The difference between the linear and quadrature detections is described with emphasis on SNR. The program was created in Matlab GUI to be provided in the laboratory excercise. The program is presented in the text.
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Modelling in perfusion MR imaging
Válková, Hana ; Jiřík, Radovan (referee) ; Kratochvíla, Jiří (advisor)
This thesis deals with the magnetic resonance perfusion data analysis especially DCEMRI. In its introduction the thesis describes the problem of DCE-MRI data aquisition, the necessity of appropriate contrast agent and basic principles of perfusion analysis. The dynamic behavior of contrast agent vascular distribution can be described by arterial input function (AIF). The shape of the curves close to the area of interest is affected by dispersion which is called vascular transport function (VTF) due to the distribution of the contrast agent to the region of interest. Finally the tissue residual function describes system behavior of tissue. The practical part of the diploma thesis is aimed at implementation of model curves AIF, VTF and TRF. Furthermore, a simulation program was created for easy manipulation with introduced models moreover the program is used to perform an estimation of perfusion parameters based on nonblind deconvolution. The method is validated on synthetic data and illustrated on clinical data of the renal cell carcinoma patient.
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