Antenna Assembly for a Tomography System

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This invention is an improved antenna assembly for tomography systems, particularly those used in MRI or simultaneous MR-PET/MR-SPECT imaging. The assembly uses at least two J-pole antennas with their radiation sections arranged to cross each other. This crossing configuration allows for effective decoupling (reducing interference) between the antennas in a relatively simple manner.

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• Use in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machines to obtain higher quality diagnostic images.
• Use in combined imaging systems, such as devices performing both MRI and PET or SPECT scans at the same time, for simultaneous multi-modal imaging.
• Integration in advanced medical diagnostic equipment that relies on radiofrequency antennas for imaging.
• Application in research or clinical settings where precise, interference-free imaging is required.

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• Reduces interference between antennas, improving the clarity and quality of medical images.
• Simplifies the technical design for decoupling antennas, potentially lowering manufacturing complexity and cost.
• Enhances the ability to perform simultaneous imaging using multiple modalities (e.g., MR-PET/SPECT) without signal cross-talk.
• Supports more accurate diagnostics and faster imaging processes due to improved signal quality.

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The present disclosure relates to an antenna assembly for an imaging method, a use of an antenna assembly and a tomography system, in particular for MRI or simultaneous MR-PET/-SPECT. An antenna assembly for an imaging method comprises at least two antennas, wherein each of the two antennas is designed as a J-pole antenna with a radiation section and a feed section. The radiation sections of the two antennas are arranged crossing each other. In this way, effective decoupling of the antennas is achieved by simple means.