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Transform for noise for MRI

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Description

Hello, would it be possible to add noise for MRI? Specifically, modern MRI uses multiple coils which results in a non-central chi distribution for the noise (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noncentral_chi_distribution), which is a generalization of Rician noise (i.e., for a single quadrature coil they're the same). Today, nearly all (maybe all?) human scans are received with multiple coils. Probably all large brain datasets are received with multiple coils. For brain, for example, 32-64 is the standard today. Thanks very much for your great package!

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Research direction

Start by reviewing MONAI's existing noise transforms and their tests to understand the transform API and parameter conventions. Then clarify the noncentral chi distribution parameters, expected MRI input behavior, and test cases; done means a documented transform with coverage for the proposed multi-coil noise model.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, pytorch
Domain
computer-vision
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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