DocumentCode
991372
Title
Analysis of the helix as an RF applicator for hyperthermia
Author
Hagmann, M.J. ; Levin, R.L.
Author_Institution
National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Biomedical Engineering & Instrumentation Branch, Division of Research Services, Bethesda, USA
Volume
20
Issue
8
fYear
1984
Firstpage
337
Lastpage
338
Abstract
A coaxially layered bone-muscle-fat-skin model of the human upper arm has been used to analyse the helix as an indicator for RF hyperthermia. Calculated values of wave-length for propagation in the system agree well with experimental results. Optimisation of the applicator is discussed.
Keywords
biomedical electronics; biothermics; radiation therapy; RF applicator for hyperthermia; coaxially layered bone-muscle-fat-skin model; design optimisation; experimental results; helical coil applicator; human upper arm; wavelength for propagation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:19840229
Filename
4248662
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