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Book SynopsisFrom engineering fundamentals to cutting-edge clinical applications
This book examines the biological effects of RF/microwaves and their medical applications. Readers will discover new developments in therapeutic applications in such areas as cardiology, urology, surgery, ophthalmology, and oncology. The authors also present developing applications in such areas as cancer detection and organ imaging.
Focusing on frequency ranges from 100 kHz to 10 GHz, RF/Microwave Interaction with Biological Tissues is divided into six chapters:
* Fundamentals in Electromagnetics--examines penetration of RF/microwaves into biological tissues; skin effect; relaxation effects in materials and the Cole-Cole model (display); the near field of an antenna; blackbody radiation and the various associated laws; and microwave measurements.
* RF/Microwave Interaction Mechanisms in Biological Materials--includes a section devoted to the fundamentals of thermodynamics and a di
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IEEE Microwave Magazine, October 2006)
"…a well-researched document and a useful addition in the library for advanced RF/Microwave Engineering courses in universities, research labs working in this area as well as technologists having an interest in this field." (Desicritics.org, July 4, 2006)
"...a reference to the medical physicist on a subject that is undergoing a great deal of development at this time and...a teaching reference in a course on nonionizing radiations." (Health Physics, June 2006)
Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction.
1 Fundamentals of Electromagnetics.
1.1 RF and Microwave Frequency Ranges.
1.2 Fields.
1.3 Electromagnetics.
1.4 RF and Microwave Energy.
1.5 Penetration in Biological Tissues and Skin Effect.
1.6 Relaxation, Resonance, and Display.
1.7 Dielectric Measurements.
1.8 Exposure.
References.
Problems.
2 RF/Microwave Interaction Mechanisms in Biological Materials.
2.1 Bioelectricity.
2.2 Tissue Characterization.
2.3 Thermodynamics.
2.4 Energy.
References.
Problems.
3 Biological Effects.
3.1 Absorption.
3.2 Nervous System.
3.3 Cells and Membranes.
3.4 Molecular Level.
3.5 Low-Level Exposure and ELF Components.
3.6 Ear, Eye, and Heart.
3.7 Influence of Drugs.
3.8 Nonthermal, Microthermal, and Isothermal Effects.
3.9 Epidemiology Studies.
3.10 Interferences.
3.11 Radiation Hazards and Exposure Standards.
References.
Problems 150
4 Thermal Therapy.
4.1 Introduction to Thermotherapy.
4.2 Heating Principle.
4.3 Hyperthermia.
4.4 Method of Thermometry.
References.
Problems.
5 EM Wave Absorbers Protecting Biological and Medical Environment.
5.1 Foundation of EM Wave Absorbers.
5.2 Classification of Wave Absorbers.
5.3 Fundamental Principle.
5.4 Fundamental Theory of EM Wave Absorbers.
5.5 Application of EM Absorber.
5.6 EM Wave Absorbers Based on Equivalent Transformation Method of Material Constant.
5.7 Method for Improving RF Field Distribution in a Small Room.
References.
Problems.
6 RF/Microwave Delivery Systems for Therapeutic Applications.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Transmission Lines and Waveguides for Medical Applications.
6.3 Antennas.
6.4 RF and Microwave Ablation.
6.5 Perfusion Chamber.
6.6 RF Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
6.7 Endometrial Ablation.
6.8 Microwave Measurement Techniques: Examples.
6.9 Future Research.
References.
Problems.
Index.
