DocumentCode
1202427
Title
Microwave Radiation: Biophysical Considerations and Standards Criteria
Author
Schwan, Herman P.
Author_Institution
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Moore School of Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104.
Issue
4
fYear
1972
fDate
7/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
304
Lastpage
312
Abstract
Biophysical principles which relate to the interaction of microwaves to biological material and man are summarized. The limitations of animal experimentation and the usefulness of biophysical considerations are indicated, and the absorption of microwaves by tissues is discussed.
Keywords
Animals; Biological materials; Biomembranes; Electromagnetic heating; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Frequency; Lenses; Proteins; Resonance; Temperature; Animals; Biophysics; Cell Membrane; Humans; Maximum Allowable Concentration; Microwaves; Radiation Dosage; Radiation Protection;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9294
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TBME.1972.324075
Filename
4120536
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