Pulsed-gradient spin-echo monitoring of restricted diffusion in multilayered structures: Challenges and solutions

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Abstract

A general mathematical basis is developed for computation of the pulsed-gradient spin-echo signal attenuated due to restricted diffusion in multilayered structures (e.g., multiple slabs, cylindrical or spherical shells). Individual layers are characterized by (different) diffusion coefficients and relaxation times, while boundaries between adjacent layers are characterized by (different) permeabilities. Arbitrary temporal profile of the applied magnetic field can be incorporated. The signal is represented in a compact matrix form and the explicit analytical formulas for the elements of the underlying matrices are derived. The implemented algorithm is faster and much more accurate than classical techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations or numerical resolutions of the Bloch-Torrey equation. The algorithm can be applied for studying restricted diffusion in biological systems which exhibit a multilayered structure such as composite tissues, axons and living cells.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMagnetic Resonance in Porous Media - Proc. of the 10th Intl. Bologna Conference on Magnetic Resonance in Porous Media, MRPM10, including the 10th Colloquium on Mobile Magnetic Resonance, CMMR10
Pages65-68
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Apr 2011
Event10th International Bologna Conference on Magnetic Resonance in Porous Media, MRPM10, including the 10th Colloquium on Mobile Magnetic Resonance, CMMR10 - Leipzig, Germany
Duration: 12 Sept 201016 Sept 2010

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1330
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference10th International Bologna Conference on Magnetic Resonance in Porous Media, MRPM10, including the 10th Colloquium on Mobile Magnetic Resonance, CMMR10
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityLeipzig
Period12/09/1016/09/10

Keywords

  • PGSE
  • eigenfunction
  • matrix formalism
  • permeability
  • restricted diffusion

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