A dual-tuned volume coil for performing MR imaging according to one
embodiment includes an inner cylinder having a first coil structure
disposed on an inner surface thereof and a second coil structure disposed
on an outer surface thereof. The first coil structure operates at a first
resonance frequency and the second coil structure operates at a second
resonance frequency. The volume coil includes an outer shield disposed
about the inner cylinder, with the first and second coil structure being
connected to the outer shield by means of a plurality of capacitors.