Title :
Impact of low intensity millimeter-waves on cell membrane permeability
Author :
Siegel, Peter H. ; Pikov, Victor
Author_Institution :
California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
As the applications and commercial uses of millimeter- and submillimeter-waves grow, we should take a more detailed look at the impact this frequency range has on biological systems. This paper examines one specific effect of low-level (10-50 times the MPE - maximum permissible exposure) 60 GHz CW RF power on cells - the opening of voltage sensitive cation channels.
Keywords :
biological effects of radiation; biomechanics; cellular effects of radiation; permeability; cell membrane permeability; continuous wave radiofrequency power; frequency 60 GHz; low intensity millimeter-waves; maximum permissible exposure; voltage sensitive cation channels; Biological systems; Biomembranes; Cells (biology); Heating; Millimeter wave communication; Millimeter wave technology; Neurons; Permeability; Radio frequency; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, 2009. IRMMW-THz 2009. 34th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Busan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5416-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5417-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2009.5325755
