Title :
Dielectric properties of mammalian tissues
Author_Institution :
Environ. Health Centre, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Interest in the electrical properties of biological substances, on both the fundamental biophysical and the applied levels, is discussed. Applications include the elucidation of the interaction of electromagnetic fields with biological systems and medical diagnosis and therapy. An overview is given of measurement techniques and instrumentation. Current techniques and results obtained in vivo are emphasized. Future research directions are indicated
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; dielectric properties of substances; biological systems; electromagnetic fields; future research directions; instrumentation; measurement techniques; medical diagnosis; medical therapy; Coaxial components; Dielectrics; Electromagnetic measurements; Frequency domain analysis; In vivo; Mechanical factors; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical treatment; Permittivity measurement; Reflection;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering., Proceedings of a Special Symposium on Maturing Technologies and Emerging Horizons in
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
DOI :
10.1109/MTEHBE.1988.26402
