A transverse magnetic field gradient coil includes a set of primary coil
loops (62) defining an operative coil end (66) and a distal coil end
(68). The set of primary coil loops are configured to generate a magnetic
field gradient in a selected region asymmetrically disposed relatively
closer to the operative coil end and relatively further from the distal
coil end. A set of shield coil loops (64) are disposed outside the set of
primary coil loops and are configured to substantially shield the set of
primary coil loops. Two or more current jumps (70) are disposed at the
distal end. Each current jump electrically connects an incomplete loop of
the set of primary coil loops with an incomplete loop of the set of
shield coil loops.