EMI-immune thermocouple thermometry in RF hyperthermia systems

Author

Andreuccetti, Daniele ; Bini, Marco G. ; Ignesti, Amleto ; Olmi, Roberto ; Rubino, Nicola ; Vanni, Riccardo

Author_Institution

Nat. Res. Council, Florence, Italy

Volume

31

Issue

4

fYear

1989

fDate

11/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

384

Lastpage

389

Abstract

The authors outline the advantages of using thermocouple thermometry for temperature monitoring during localized electromagnetic hyperthermia. Problems faced in used metallic probes during RF power delivery are discussed from both theoretical and practical points of view. Solutions to electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems are suggested, and the actual implementation of an EMI-immune thermometric system suitable for temperature monitoring in RF hyperthermia is described

Keywords

biomedical measurement; biothermics; electromagnetic interference; radiation therapy; temperature measurement; thermocouples; EMI-immune thermometric system; RF hyperthermia systems; electromagnetic interference; localized electromagnetic hyperthermia; metallic probes; temperature monitoring; thermocouple thermometry; Applicators; Electromagnetic compatibility; Hyperthermia; Microwave generation; Power generation; Probes; Radio frequency; Temperature distribution; Temperature measurement; Temperature sensors;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9375

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/15.43632

Filename

43632