RF / Microwave Interaction with Biological Tissues

Name: RF / Microwave Interaction with Biological Tissues
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ISBN: 9780471732778

ISBN-10: 047173277X

ISBN-13: 9780471732778

Edition: 2006

Authors: Andrï¿½ Vander Vorst, Arye Rosen, Youji Kotsuka

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This book examines the biological effects of RF/microwaves and their medical applications. You'll find out about related new developments in cardiology, urology, surgery, ophthalmology, and oncology. The authors also present new applications in such areas as cancer detection and organ imaging. RF/Microwave Interaction with Biological Tissues provides an excellent introduction and a solid reference that offers all the fundamentals.

Book details

List price: $173.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/30/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 344
Size: 6.40" wide x 10.51" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Fundamentals of Electromagnetics



RF and Microwave Frequency Ranges



Fields



Electromagnetics



RF and Microwave Energy



Penetration in Biological Tissues and Skin Effect



Relaxation, Resonance, and Display



Dielectric Measurements



Exposure


References


Problems



RF/Microwave Interaction Mechanisms in Biological Materials



Bioelectricity



Tissue Characterization



Thermodynamics



Energy


References


Problems






Absorption



Nervous System



Cells and Membranes



Molecular Level



Low-Level Exposure and ELF Components



Ear, Eye, and Heart



Influence of Drugs



Nonthermal, Microthermal, and Isothermal Effects



Epidemiology Studies



Interferences



Radiation Hazards and Exposure Standards


References


Problems 150



Thermal Therapy



Introduction to Thermotherapy



Heating Principle



Hyperthermia



Method of Thermometry


References


Problems



EM Wave Absorbers Protecting Biological and Medical Environment



Foundation of EM Wave Absorbers



Classification of Wave Absorbers



Fundamental Principle



Fundamental Theory of EM Wave Absorbers



Application of EM Absorber



EM Wave Absorbers Based on Equivalent Transformation Method of Material Constant



Method for Improving RF Field Distribution in a Small Room


References


Problems



RF/Microwave Delivery Systems for Therapeutic Applications



Introduction



Transmission Lines and Waveguides for Medical Applications



Antennas



RF and Microwave Ablation



Perfusion Chamber



RF Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease



Endometrial Ablation



Microwave Measurement Techniques: Examples



Future Research


References


Problems


Index