Title :
Medical application of slow electromagnetic waves
Author :
Pchelnikov, Yu.N. ; Yelizarov, A.A.
Author_Institution :
MTS Syst. Corp., Cary, NC, USA
Abstract :
The development and realization of microwave radiators, based on slow-wave structures (SWS) application, has shown that the application of slow electromagnetic waves is extremely promising in different areas of medicine. A novel family of RF applicators and microwave radiators is offered and designed. An artificial ear with antenna on coupled spirals and coagulating scalpels with coupled combs on metal and dielectric blades were developed. This paper, based on analysis of the physical properties of slow electromagnetic waves and the laws of electrodynamics, presents the main features of SWS-based applicators and radiators which enable new application of RF and microwaves in medicine
Keywords :
artificial organs; hyperthermia; microwave heating; slow wave structures; surgery; RF applicators; artificial ear; coagulating scalpels; coupled combs; coupled spirals; dielectric blades; electrodynamics; microwave radiators; physical properties; slow electromagnetic waves; slow-wave structures; Applicators; Biomedical equipment; Blades; Dielectrics; Ear; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic scattering; Medical services; Radio frequency; Spirals;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and Radiophysics of Ultra-High Frequencies, 1999. International University Conference Proceedings
Conference_Location :
St Petersburg
Print_ISBN :
5-7422-0083-8
DOI :
10.1109/UHF.1999.787989
