Simulation studies promote technological development of radiofrequency phased array hyperthermia

International Journal of Hyperthermia

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 477-494

  Wust, P ^a   Seebass, M ^b   Nadobny, J ^a   Deuflhard, P ^b   Monich G ^c   Felix, R ^a  

^a HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY   (Germany)

^b ZUSE INSTITUTE BERLIN   (Germany)

^c TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN   (Germany)

Author keywords

Annular phased array applicator; Hyperthermia treatment planning; Radiofrequency hyperthermia

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHM; ANTENNA; ARTICLE; COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY; COMPUTER PROGRAM; HUMAN; HYPERTHERMIC THERAPY; RADIOFREQUENCY; THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGING; TREATMENT PLANNING;

EID: 0029744989     PISSN: 02656736     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/02656739609023525     Document Type: Article

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