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Measurement of microwave radiation absorbed by biological systems: 1. Analysis of heating and cooling data
Author(s) -
Allis John W.,
Blackman Carl F.,
Fromme Madeline L.,
Benane Shawnee G.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
radio science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1944-799X
pISSN - 0048-6604
DOI - 10.1029/rs012i06sp00001
Subject(s) - microwave , radiation , dosimetry , absorption (acoustics) , microwave heating , materials science , nuclear engineering , radiant energy , optics , environmental science , physics , computer science , nuclear medicine , telecommunications , engineering , medicine
In order for meaningful comparisons to be made between experiments from different laboratories, reliable dosimetry is needed for biological systems exposed to microwave radiation. We present an improved analytical method for determining energy absorption which uses heating and cooling curves. The method is demonstrated for in vitro samples that were exposed to microwave radiation in two different exposure systems. Advantages and disadvantages of the method, as well as practical considerations, are discussed.