Tapered Head Gradient Coil Design Using the Wave Equation Method

Introduction: Gradient coil design for specific purposes has been the focus of much recent research [1-4]. The aim is to produce gradient coils that have large imaging regions, high field strengths and low associated torque [5]. Although many different approaches exist for the design of gradient coils, the process can be tedious and time consuming, which is generally independent of the design method employed. Numerical simulation strategies [1, 3, 6-8] pose a number of advantages over classical analytical approaches [9, 10], mainly allowing for more flexibility in the design. In this work the wave equation method is used for x-gradient head coil design [1]