Optimization of the intensity gain of multiple-focus phased-array heating patterns

International Journal of Hyperthermia

Volumn 7, Issue 6, 1991, Pages 953-973

  Ebbini, E S ^a   Cain, C A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer simulations; Multiple focus scanning; Pattern synthesis; Single focus scanning

Indexed keywords

ABSORPTION; ARTICLE; CANCER THERAPY; COMPUTER SIMULATION; DOSE RESPONSE; HEAT TREATMENT; HEATING; HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT; TEMPERATURE;

BIOPHYSICS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; HUMAN; HYPERTHERMIA, INDUCED; MODELS, THEORETICAL; NEOPLASMS; SUPPORT, NON-U.S. GOV'T; SUPPORT, U.S. GOV'T, P.H.S.;

EID: 0025954437     PISSN: 02656736     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/02656739109056461     Document Type: Article

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