FDTD simulations to assess the performance of CFMA-434 applicators for superficial hyperthermia

International Journal of Hyperthermia

Volumn 25, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 462-476

  Kok, H Petra ^a   De Greef, Martijn ^a   Correia, Davi ^a   Zum Vrde Sive Vrding, Paul J ^a   Van Stam, Gerard ^a   Gelvich, Edward A ^b   Bel, Arjan ^a   Crezee, Johannes ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM   (Netherlands)

^b Institute of Scientific Research   (Russian Federation)

Author keywords

FDTD simulations; Microwave heating; SAR measurements; Superficial hyperthermia

Indexed keywords

RUBBER; SODIUM CHLORIDE; WATER;

ABSORPTION; AIR; ARTICLE; CONTACT FLEXIBLE MICROSTRIP APPLICATOR; CONTROLLED STUDY; EFFECT SIZE; ELECTRODE; HEATING; HYPERTHERMIA; PHANTOM; RADIATION APPLICATOR; SIMULATION; TASK PERFORMANCE; THICKNESS;

AIR; COMPUTER SIMULATION; ELECTRODES; HUMANS; HYPERTHERMIA, INDUCED; MODELS, THEORETICAL; PHANTOMS, IMAGING;

EID: 70849092909     PISSN: 02656736     EISSN: 14645157     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02656730903008493     Document Type: Article

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