High permittivity patch radiator for single and multi-element hyperthermia applicators

Author

Andreuccetti, Daniele ; Bini, Marco ; Ignesti, A. ; Olmi, Roberto ; Priori, Saverio ; Vanni, Riccardo

Author_Institution

Nat. Res. Council, Firenze, Italy

Volume

40

Issue

7

fYear

1993

fDate

7/1/1993 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

711

Lastpage

715

Abstract

A compact, low-profile patch radiator which is the base element for efficient, small-size applicators suitable for superficial hyperthermia is described. The design criteria and the technological processes involved are presented. The electromagnetic characteristics of the patch element are outlined, and possible application of the radiator are discussed.

Keywords

biomedical equipment; biothermics; radiation therapy; compact low-profile patch radiator; design criteria; electromagnetic characteristics; high permittivity patch radiator; medical instrumentation; multi-element hyperthermia applicators; single element applicators; superficial hyperthermia; technological processes; Animals; Applicators; Biomedical measurements; Cancer; Coils; Electromagnetic radiation; Hyperthermia; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Mice; Permittivity; Ceramics; Electromagnetics; Equipment Design; Humans; Hyperthermia, Induced; Mathematics; Models, Structural; Water;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9294

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/10.237702

Filename

237702