Theoretical limits for the penetration depth of intracavitary applicators

International Journal of Hyperthermia

Volumn 12, Issue 6, 1996, Pages 737-742

  Vrba, J ^a,c   Franconi, C ^a   Lapes, M ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ROME TOR VERGATA   (Italy)

^b UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BULOVKA   (Czech Republic)

^c CZECH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE   (Czech Republic)

Author keywords

Electromagnetic fields; Endocavitary applicators; Hyperthermia; Interstitial applicators; Intracavitary applicators; Penetration depth; SAR

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD; HYPERTHERMIC THERAPY; LINEAR ACCELERATOR; MODEL;

EID: 0029801165     PISSN: 02656736     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/02656739609027680     Document Type: Article

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