Faculty
Science
Supervisor Name
Dr. Alexei Ouriadov
Keywords
MRI, Xenon Hyperpolarization, Physics Simulation, MATLAB, Simulink
Description
Hyperpolarized 129-Xe is an important resource in many fields of medical physics and MRI research. The physics of the efficient production of hyperpolarized 129-Xe is therefore equally worth investigation. The main process of hyperpolarizing 129-Xe is Spin Exchange Optical Pumping (SEOP) and is dependent on several physical factors that can be difficult to constantly change in a lab setting. Physical modelling of 129-Xe hyperpolarization allows for the more efficient testing of hyperpolarization physics in a wide array of experimental setups to better determine the optimal values for hyperpolarization. This research project attempted to create a working model for 129-Xe hyperpolarization using MATLAB and Simulink with the physical modelling Simscape library, finding varying levels of success when compared to experimentally determined values.
Acknowledgements
I would like to acknowledge Western University and the USRI program for funding this research.
I would like to acknowledge Alexei Ouriadov of Western University for his role in supervising my project, and the wide array of valuable support he offered me during my time as his research assistant. This project would not have been possible without his support.
I would also like to acknowledge Boyd Goodson of Southern Illinois University for generously offering his expertise and assisting with the creation of the project output.
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Document Type
Poster
Included in
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Commons, Medical Biophysics Commons, Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Commons
Simulating 129-Xe Hyperpolarization
Hyperpolarized 129-Xe is an important resource in many fields of medical physics and MRI research. The physics of the efficient production of hyperpolarized 129-Xe is therefore equally worth investigation. The main process of hyperpolarizing 129-Xe is Spin Exchange Optical Pumping (SEOP) and is dependent on several physical factors that can be difficult to constantly change in a lab setting. Physical modelling of 129-Xe hyperpolarization allows for the more efficient testing of hyperpolarization physics in a wide array of experimental setups to better determine the optimal values for hyperpolarization. This research project attempted to create a working model for 129-Xe hyperpolarization using MATLAB and Simulink with the physical modelling Simscape library, finding varying levels of success when compared to experimentally determined values.