A Closed Formalism for Anatomy-Independent Projection and Optimization of Magnetic Stimulation Coils on Arbitrarily Shaped Surfaces.

Introduction: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a popular method for the noninvasive stimulation of neurons in the brain. It has become a standard instrument in experimental brain research and has been approved for a range of diagnostic and therapeutic applications. These applications require appropriately shaped coils.