Research Article

A Structure Design Method for Reduction of MRI Acoustic Noise

Table 5

Maximum SPL reductions both in and outside the central gap at the frequency bands of interest by applying the horn structure with an optimal length of 55 cm.

Frequency band100–140 Hz200–240 Hz305–345 Hz660–720 Hz

In the central gap7.41.20.92.1
Outside the central gap5.41.61.20.6