Multi shell gradient optimization

Within QMRITools there is a function called GenerateGradientsGUI, this function allows to generate gradients tables compatible with the philips MRI scanner. Since the list contains gradient directions and b-values in 4 separate columns it can easily be converted to other platforms such as Bruker, Siemens, Cannon or GE.

For those who do not have a Mathematica license and therefore cannot run the QMRITools paclet there is also a standalone version of the gradient optimizer that will run in Mathematica Player that is free for everyone. The standalone notebook can be downloaded here where you should download GenerateGradientsGUI_v14.nb.

Features include

• single shell
• multi shell (variable shell weighting)
• cartesian grids
• ivim with orthogonal sampling
• gradient duty cycle optimization / randomization
• half and full shell optimization
• gradient visualization
• text file export
• interleaving of low or zero b-values
• polar plot of gradient direction
• gradient load visualization
• gradient “overplus” generation