Title :
The theory of audio frequency magnetic or electric fields. II. Applications and errors
Author :
Ashley, J. Robert ; Heneage, John F.
Author_Institution :
Vector Service Corp., Tampa, FL, USA
Abstract :
For pt.I see Southeastcon ´98, p.194-7 (1998). A need exists for a rigorous definition of the kinds of fringing fields found near power lines and appliances such as computer monitors and television receivers. Part I paper gave abstract but rigorous definitions for AC magnetic fields, AC electric fields, and true, radiated, electromagnetic fields. The theoretical reasons for the negligible radiated electromagnetic field near audio frequency devices are given. To give an alternative to using the acronyms ELF and VLF, the use of “audio frequency” and “supersonic frequency” is proposed. Reasons are given to avoid the jargon use of “electromagnetic fields” and “extremely low frequency fields.” The theoretical physics approach to power line safety problems is based on the mathematical theory of boundary values on partial differential equations. The theory for correctly evaluating the power line fringing magnetic fields is sketched
Keywords :
biological effects of fields; boundary-value problems; electric fields; electromagnetic field theory; error analysis; health hazards; magnetic fields; partial differential equations; power overhead lines; appliances; audio frequency devices; audio frequency electric fields; audio frequency magnetic fields; boundary values; computer monitors; electromagnetic fields; fringing fields; overhead power lines; partial differential equations; power line safety problems; television receivers; Computer displays; Electric fields; Electromagnetic fields; Frequency; Geophysical measurement techniques; Ground penetrating radar; Home appliances; Magnetic fields; Physics; TV receivers;
Conference_Titel :
Southeastcon '98. Proceedings. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4391-3
DOI :
10.1109/SECON.1998.673327