Title :
Rectangular Waveguide for Electromagnetic Oncology hyperthermia: Design, Construction and Characterization
Author :
Vera, Alonzo ; Valentino, A. ; Baez, A. ; Trujillo, C.J. ; Zepeda, H. ; Leija, L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City
Abstract :
This paper describes an applicator of electromagnetic fields for its clinical use in oncology hyperthermia treatments. The applicator is a rectangular waveguide working at 200 MHz. In order to reduce the applicator dimensions (8.5 cmtimes4.2 cmtimes16.9 cm), it was filled with deionized water. After designing the applicator, it was characterized for its clinical use. Electric field distribution, impedance, and calorimetric measurements are presented in this paper
Keywords :
cancer; electromagnetic fields; hyperthermia; patient treatment; rectangular waveguides; tumours; calorimetric measurements; electromagnetic field; oncology hyperthermia treatment; rectangular waveguide; Apertures; Applicators; Dielectric materials; Electromagnetic radiation; Electromagnetic scattering; Electromagnetic waveguides; Frequency; Hyperthermia; Oncology; Rectangular waveguides; Oncology hyperthermia; dielectric; waveguide;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2006 3rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Veracruz
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0402-9
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0403-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICEEE.2006.251906
