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Journal of Microwave Power
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Acute Microwave Irradiation and Cataract Formation in Rabbits and Monkeys [PDF] |
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P. Kramar, C.
Harris, A. F. Emery and A. W. Guy 1978 13 3 239-249 |
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Abstract Rabbits and monkeys were irradiated
in the near field of a cavity-backed 2450 MHz resonant slot radiator, to
determine the cataractogenic threshold. Rabbits
developed cataracts at incident "apparent" power densities of 180
mW/cm² (E²/120 π, where E = rms/electric field
strength). Monkeys sustained facial burns, but no lens damage, even at
incident "apparent" power densities of 500 mW/cm². These results
were substantiated by computer thermal models. |
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