Abstract: The disclosure relates to a gradient coil unit comprising at least one first conductor structure, which is configured to generate a magnetic field gradient in a first direction, and an eddy current compensating conductor structure, which is configured to compensate for a first magnetic field. The first magnetic field is generated by a current induced in the first conductor structure as a result of activation of a conductor structure comprised by the gradient coil unit.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance device is disclosed including a patient receiving zone, at least one diffusion gradient coil, at least one magnet for generating a basic magnetic field, and a plurality of gradient coils for generating gradient fields overlaying the basic magnetic field. The basic magnetic field extends substantially along a first direction in the patient receiving zone and a first gradient of a first gradient field runs in the first direction and at least one further gradient of a further gradient field runs in a further direction orthogonal to the first direction. The diffusion gradient coil has at least one conductor loop running in one plane or a plurality of conductor loops each running in parallel planes.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance system includes a magnet device, which is arranged in an outer housing and an inner housing located therein. A monitoring method includes determining a value of a vibration amplitude of the outer housing or an intermediate housing located between the inner housing and the outer housing at a vibration frequency; providing a transmission ratio between the vibration amplitude and the operating parameter at the vibration frequency; and determining a value of the operating parameter as a function of the determined value of the vibration amplitude by means of the transmission ratio.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gradient coil unit comprising a first conductor structure arranged on a surface of a first cylinder with the first radius, a second conductor structure arranged on a surface of a second cylinder with the second radius and a third conductor structure arranged on a surface of a third cylinder with the third radius, wherein the first radius is smaller than the second radius and the second radius is smaller than the third radius.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance device (1), having a main magnet unit (2) with a cylindrical patient aperture (3), wherein at least one radial gradient coil (9) is provided in the patient aperture (3) which generates a gradient field having, at least in regions, a radial gradient in relation to its own central axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the patient aperture (3), the radial gradient coil (9) being embodied as a cylinder coil.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance system includes a magnet device, which is arranged in an outer housing and an inner housing located therein. A monitoring method includes determining a value of a vibration amplitude of the outer housing or an intermediate housing located between the inner housing and the outer housing at a vibration frequency; providing a transmission ratio between the vibration amplitude and the operating parameter at the vibration frequency; and determining a value of the operating parameter as a function of the determined value of the vibration amplitude by means of the transmission ratio.

Abstract: A directly coolable multifilament conductor or a magnetic coil, having at least two electric conductors and at least one cooling tube disposed between the conductors adapted to carry a fluid coolant, wherein the cooling tube is a metal conductor having a lower conductivity than the conductors surrounding the tube.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance device comprising a gradient coil assembly having gradient coils is described. The gradient coils are supported by at least one cylindrical coil carrier for generating gradient fields. As part of the gradient coil assembly, at least one vibration sensor is provided for measuring vibrations of the gradient coil assembly at least in a radial direction of oscillation.

Abstract: A gradient coil having a coil body made from a cured casting compound and at least one cooler embedded in the casting compound, serving to conduct a fluid coolant, wherein the cooler and the casting compound do not adhere to each other.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance device is disclosed including a patient receiving zone, at least one diffusion gradient coil, at least one magnet for generating a basic magnetic field, and a plurality of gradient coils for generating gradient fields overlaying the basic magnetic field. The basic magnetic field extends substantially along a first direction in the patient receiving zone and a first gradient of a first gradient field runs in the first direction and at least one further gradient of a further gradient field runs in a further direction orthogonal to the first direction. The diffusion gradient coil has at least one conductor loop running in one plane or a plurality of conductor loops each running in parallel planes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gradient coil unit comprising a first conductor structure arranged on a surface of a first cylinder with the first radius, a second conductor structure arranged on a surface of a second cylinder with the second radius and a third conductor structure arranged on a surface of a third cylinder with the third radius, wherein the first radius is smaller than the second radius and the second radius is smaller than the third radius.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for handling an at least supposedly partially defective electronic user terminal, wherein the electronic user terminal, after being successfully identified by a server, is automatically and irreversibly put into an irreparable state if a performed diagnosis of functionally relevant circuits of the user terminal indicates that said functionally relevant circuits are impaired in the functional capability thereof or have failed.

Abstract: A method for detecting an adjusting movement of an adjusting element located on a display area in a motor vehicle, the adjusting element serving for operating at least one function. At least part of the light emitted from the display area is used for detecting the adjusting movement of the adjusting element. This makes a reliable detection of the adjusting movement possible. A compact and robust device for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A connecting device for a magnetic system of an imaging system includes a holding element for connection of the connecting device to a power supply connection of the magnetic system, and a connecting element for connection of the connecting device to a power supply cable for operation of the magnetic system. The connecting device also includes an oscillation damping device having a spring element. The oscillation damping device is operable to dampen oscillations of the magnetic system that act on the connecting device by way of the holding element, with respect to the connecting element.

Abstract: A method for detecting an adjusting movement of an adjusting element located on a display area in a motor vehicle, the adjusting element serving for operating at least one function. At least part of the light emitted from the display area is used for detecting the adjusting movement of the adjusting element. This makes a reliable detection of the adjusting movement possible. A compact and robust device for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance apparatus is proposed. The magnetic resonance apparatus has a magnet unit and a housing unit surrounding the magnet unit. The housing unit has a first housing shell unit and a second housing shell unit. The second housing shell unit is arranged between the magnet unit and the first housing shell unit.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance apparatus is proposed. The magnetic resonance apparatus has a magnet unit and a housing unit. The housing unit has a housing shell unit. The housing shell unit surrounds the magnet unit. The housing shell unit at least partly has a flexible material. Effective noise protection for operation of the magnetic resonance apparatus is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for handling an at least supposedly partially defective electronic user terminal, wherein the electronic user terminal, after being successfully identified by a server, is automatically and irreversibly put into an irreparable state if a performed diagnosis of functionally relevant circuits of the user terminal indicates that said functionally relevant circuits are impaired in the functional capability thereof or have failed.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a method for reducing mechanical vibrations in a magnetic resonance imaging system that includes a gradient system having a gradient coil body and an electrically conductive shroud that at least partly encloses the gradient coil body. The method includes determining a mechanical natural vibration mode of the gradient coil body in the magnetic resonance imaging system, and determining excitation force components for the natural vibration mode. The method also includes determining electrically conductive areas of the gradient system, which during operation of the magnetic resonance imaging system, generate a Lorentz force component that contributes to the excitation force components. The method further includes modifying the determined electrically conductive areas such that a minimal number of the Lorentz force components coincide with the excitation force components.

Abstract: A method for operating a coil, through which a varying current flows, is provided. Mechanical resonance responses of the coil are recorded and are modeled by an electrical resonant circuit model. A check is made as to whether a varying current that is to be sent through the coil evokes a resonant response in the electrical resonant circuit model. The current flow through the coil is blocked if the resonant response exceeds a predefined limit value.