A Model for Impedance Determinations and Power Deposition Characterization in Three-Electrode Configurations for Capacitive Radio Frequency Hyperthermia-Part B: Current Flow and Power Deposition

The 2-D rectangular model for three-electrode radio frequency hyperthermia applicators established in Part A is applied to the determination of the current lines and the potential lines inside the system. Any electrode voltage distributions can be considered. Two figures illustrate the impact of the electric and the geometric parameters on these lines. They show that important changes in local current density, in electric field strength, and in electric field orientation are tied to the adjustments of the relevant parameters. Two successive sampling processes lead to the determination of the local power deposition. The figures which are displayed demonstrate the ability to move this deposition inside any useful area by means of proper trimming of the electrode voltage phases and magnitudes.