Genetic Algorithm Optimization of SAR Distribution in Hyperthermia Treatment of Human Head

Author

Aldhaeebi, Maged ; Alzabidi, Mohammad ; Elshafiey, Ibrahim

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., King Saud Univ. Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

fYear

2013

fDate

3-5 Dec. 2013

Firstpage

92

Lastpage

97

Abstract

Optimization is performed of the specific absorption rate (SAR) distribution inside a human head phantom for hyperthermia treatment of brain tumor. Two implementations of phased array are presented, using four and eight antenna, respectively. SEMCAD-X simulation along with genetic algorithm (GA) optimization under Mat lab environment are conducted. Operation is performed at relatively low frequency values of 550-900 MHz to achieve good energy penetration. Results of SAR distribution illustrates the possibility of delivering microwave energy into relatively deep tumor positions with reduced heating side effects on the surrounding healthy tissue.

Keywords

antenna phased arrays; cancer; genetic algorithms; hyperthermia; mathematics computing; phantoms; tumours; Matlab environment; SAR distribution; SEMCAD-X simulation; antenna; brain tumor; energy penetration; genetic algorithm optimization; healthy tissue; human head phantom; hyperthermia treatment; microwave energy; phased array; reduced heating side effects; relatively deep tumor positions; specific absorption rate distribution; Antenna arrays; Arrays; Genetic algorithms; Hyperthermia; Optimization; Specific absorption rate; Tumors; Genetic algorithm (GA); Hyperthermia treatment; Optimization; specific energy absorption rate (SAR);

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Artificial Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation (AIMS), 2013 1st International Conference on

Conference_Location

Kota Kinabalu

Print_ISBN

978-1-4799-3250-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AIMS.2013.22

Filename

6959900