Quasi-Static Electromagnetic Dosimetry: From Basic Principles to Examples of Applications

• Autorzy: Andreuccetti D. , Zoppetti N.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

An overview of quasi-static electromagnetic dosimetry is presented. After an introductive description of quantities and standards and a quick look at experimental and analytical approaches, attention is focused on numerical dosimetry. The process that leads to the calculation of results is analyzed in its basic steps, including the representation of the human body by means of a realistic voxel phantom. The most popular numerical methods are then described. An analysis of different methods in the same framework emphasizes common features and differences. This can help in choosing a more suitable method to solve a particular problem. An example of an application is finally reported.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

numerical electromagnetic dosimetry; quasi-static conditions; voxel phantoms; finite differences; SPFD; current vector potential method; impedance network method

PL

pole elektromagnetyczne; dozymetria; SPFD

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2006
• Tom: Vol. 12, No. 2
• Strony: 201--215
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 39 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Andreuccetti D.

• Institute for Applied Physics “Nello Carrara” of the Italian National Research Council (IFAC-CNR), Italy

autor

Zoppetti N.

• Institute for Applied Physics “Nello Carrara” of the Italian National Research Council (IFAC-CNR), Italy

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