Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	A Comparison of Deep-Heating Electrode Concepts for Hyperthermia [PDF]
AUTHORS	W.H. Harrison, F. K. Storm, R.S. Elliott and D.L. Morton 1985 20 1 1-8
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Abstract There is mounting evidence that localized hyperthermia produced by electromagnetic waves may be useful in the treatment of cancer, and many innovative devices have been designed for this purpose. Most applicators employed for deep heating operate in the frequency region of 10-100 MHz to provide greatest depth of penetration. Two basic categories of launching devices exist: E-field and H-field. The E-field applicators include conductive plates and fringing field devices; either may be used individually or in a multiple feed system. The H-field applicators include cylindrical and planar devices configured to produce specific heating patterns. We have analysed and compared the performance of each of these devices, particularly in terms of engineering principles, design characteristics and their ability to transfer potentially therapeutic energy safely and at depth.