Journal of Microwave Power
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Microwave
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H. P. Schwan 1982 17 1 1-10 |
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Abstract This article presents
considerations which pertain to the limits of safe exposure of man to radio
frequency and microwave frequency electromagnetic irradiation. Early
considerations for the rationale of a 10 mW/cm² standard and more recent
results are summarized. The total frequency range can be conveniently
subdivided into four parts: the below resonance range, the resonance range,
the `hot spot' range, and the surface heating range. They are discussed in
subsequent sections. Finally, the topics of tolerable heat load, partial body
irradiation and short time exposure are dealt with. The conclusions are in
essential agreement with a proposed revision of the ANSI C95 standard. |