1. Modeling of planar applicators for microwave thermotherapy
- Author
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Carlier, Julien, Thomy, Vincent, Camart, Jean-Christophe, Dubois, Luc, and Pribetich, Joseph
- Subjects
Thermotherapy -- Methods ,Finite element method -- Usage ,Microwave heating -- Usage ,Business ,Computers ,Electronics ,Electronics and electrical industries - Abstract
In order to improve the external applicators used for microwave thermotberapy controlled by microwave radiometry in medical applications, we propose specific planar applicators developed for heating: either annular ones to be used at the frequency equal to 915 MHz or in the shape of a horseshoe (short-circuited ring) for 434 MHz. The final goal of this paper is the realization of a honeycomb network for the treatment of larger areas and greater volumes. Index Terms--Finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method, medical applications, microwave heating, microwave planar applicators.
- Published
- 2002