Title :
Microwave Radiation: Biophysical Considerations and Standards Criteria
Author :
Schwan, Herman P.
Author_Institution :
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Moore School of Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104.
fDate :
7/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Biophysical principles which relate to the interaction of microwaves to biological material and man are summarized. The limitations of animal experimentation and the usefulness of biophysical considerations are indicated, and the absorption of microwaves by tissues is discussed.
Keywords :
Animals; Biological materials; Biomembranes; Electromagnetic heating; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Frequency; Lenses; Proteins; Resonance; Temperature; Animals; Biophysics; Cell Membrane; Humans; Maximum Allowable Concentration; Microwaves; Radiation Dosage; Radiation Protection;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1972.324075
