Title :
Classical and quantum interaction mechanisms of magnetic fields with biosystems
Author_Institution :
George Washington Univ., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
The mechanisms by which magnetostatic and electromagnetic fields interact with biosystems are discussed. Classical mechanisms, quantum mechanisms, the effects of DC magnetic fields, and the effects of modulated DC magnetic fields are discussed. It is concluded that both magnetostatic and electromagnetic fields have effects on plant and animal systems; these effects can be hazardous under certain conditions and can lead to death in the extreme case
Keywords :
biological effects of fields; biomagnetism; animal systems; biosystems; classical mechanisms; death; electromagnetic fields; hazardous; magnetostatic fields; modulated DC magnetic fields; plant; quantum interaction mechanisms; Biochemistry; Blood vessels; Electrons; Frequency; Humans; Lorentz covariance; Magnetic fields; Magnetostatic waves; Oxidation; Production;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1990., Proceedings of the 1990 Sixteenth Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
State College, PA
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1990.66320
