Simultaneous recording of EEG and fMRI: new approach to remove gradient and ballistocardiogram EEG-artifacts [Elektronische Ressource] / von Limin Sun

Simultaneous recording of EEG and fMRI: New approach to remove gradient and ballistocardiogram EEG-artifacts Dissertation zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades Doktoringenieur (Dr. -Ing.) von Limin Sun geb. am 16. April 1973 in Jinzhou, Liaoning, China genehmigt durch die Fakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik der Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg Gutachter: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hermann Hinrichs Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Bernd Michaelis Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Herbert Witte Promotionskolloquium am 21. Oktober 2009 Dedications This dissertation is dedicated to my family— my parents, my wife, and my daughter. It is impossible to finish it without their supports. To my mother, Yan Mu, and my father, Dezhong Sun, who give me a wonderful open and help me to build the model of life. Especially, mom always encouraged me to finish this dissertation and help me release the heavy burden of life. To my wife, Chunling Dong, who is my strength and the purpose of life. To my daughter, Yijin who brings more fun every day. i ii Acknowledgments This thesis was completed during my work as a doctoral student. However, the credit of this work belongs to not only me but also many other people involved in making it possible. First of all, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my perfect advisor, Prof. Dr. -Ing. Hermann Hinrichs for his encouragement and ongoing kind support.