Title :
Investigation of deep hyperthermia by thermographic measurement
Author :
Kotsuka, Youji ; Isono, Iku ; Horiuchi, Shinji
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Tokai Univ., Hiratsuka City, Japan
Abstract :
The heating method for a deep hyperthermia in the RF frequency is broadly divided into two principles: dielectric heating and induction heating. The former, known as capacitive heating, is in widespread clinical use for treating hyperthermia. However, unresolved problems remain in attaining deep hyperthermia using the methods above. In this paper, the fundamental problems in achieving RF deep hyperthermia are investigated via thermographic measurement and theoretical analysis
Keywords :
biothermics; dielectric heating; induction heating; infrared imaging; radiation therapy; radiofrequency heating; FEM analysis; RF capacitive heating; RF frequency; capacitive heating; clinical use; deep hyperthermia; dielectric heating; heating method; induction heating; thermographic measurement; Applicators; Biomembranes; Heat engines; Heating; Humans; Hyperthermia; Imaging phantoms; Insulation; Magnetic field measurement; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 1994. IMTC/94. Conference Proceedings. 10th Anniversary. Advanced Technologies in I & M., 1994 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Hamamatsu
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1880-3
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.1994.351896
