Dielectric-loaded coaxial-slot antenna for interstitial microwave hyperthermia: Longitudinal control of heating patterns

International Journal of Hyperthermia

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 219-229

  Hamada, L ^a   Saito, K ^a   Yoshimura, H ^a   Ito, K ^a  

^a CHIBA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Coaxial slot antenna; Dielectric load; Interstitial microwave hyperthermia; SAR (specific absorption rate)

Indexed keywords

ABSORPTION; ARTICLE; CATHETER; INTERSTITIAL RADIATION; MICROWAVE RADIATION; RADIATION APPLICATOR; THERMOREGULATION;

EID: 0034083186     PISSN: 02656736     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/026567300285240     Document Type: Article

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