Title :
EMI-immune thermocouple thermometry in RF hyperthermia systems
Author :
Andreuccetti, Daniele ; Bini, Marco G. ; Ignesti, Amleto ; Olmi, Roberto ; Rubino, Nicola ; Vanni, Riccardo
Author_Institution :
Nat. Res. Council, Florence, Italy
fDate :
11/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors outline the advantages of using thermocouple thermometry for temperature monitoring during localized electromagnetic hyperthermia. Problems faced in used metallic probes during RF power delivery are discussed from both theoretical and practical points of view. Solutions to electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems are suggested, and the actual implementation of an EMI-immune thermometric system suitable for temperature monitoring in RF hyperthermia is described
Keywords :
biomedical measurement; biothermics; electromagnetic interference; radiation therapy; temperature measurement; thermocouples; EMI-immune thermometric system; RF hyperthermia systems; electromagnetic interference; localized electromagnetic hyperthermia; metallic probes; temperature monitoring; thermocouple thermometry; Applicators; Electromagnetic compatibility; Hyperthermia; Microwave generation; Power generation; Probes; Radio frequency; Temperature distribution; Temperature measurement; Temperature sensors;
Journal_Title :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Transactions on
