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The research aims to enhance the reconstruction process in multi-contrast magnetic particle imaging using a randomized Kaczmarz method.

March 21, 2026Open Access

Randomized Greedy Kaczmarz for Multi-Contrast Magnetic Particle Imaging

NHNiklas HackelbergFraunhofer Research Institution for Individualized and Cell-Based Medical Engineering PRPatricia RömerFraunhofer Research Institution for Individualized and Cell-Based Medical Engineering KRKolya RuppelUniversität Hamburg

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The research aims to enhance the reconstruction process in multi-contrast magnetic particle imaging using a randomized Kaczmarz method.
Developed a greedy randomized version of the Kaczmarz algorithm.
Applied the new method to multi-contrast magnetic particle imaging.
Evaluated performance in terms of reconstruction speed and quality.
Showed significantly faster recovery times compared to standard iterative methods.
Reduced leakage artifacts during image reconstruction.

Abstract

Multi-contrast magnetic particle imaging allows for separating signals from different tracer materials or microenvironments from one joint measurement, yielding multi-channel images that distinguish tracers or encode properties such as temperature or viscosity. However, leakage artifacts enforce a noticeably longer application of iterative standard methods like the Kaczmarz algorithm to reach satisfactory reconstruction results. A greedy randomized version of the Kaczmarz method is adapted, showing the potential for faster recovery.

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