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Journal of Microwave Power
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Exposure to Fertile Chicken
Eggs to Microwave Radiation (2.45 GHz, CW) During Incubation: Technique and
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L. Braithwaite, W. Morrison, L.
Otten and D. Pei 1991 26 4 206-214 |
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Abstract A multi-mode cavity constructed
of 22-guage perforated galvanized steel with a horn irradiator was used to
expose chicken embryos to microwave (MW) radiation during incubation. The MW exposure system was placed within an
environmental chamber. Mean ± standard
error of mean (SEM) power level was 3.6 ± 0.02 mW/cm2 and mean egg
specific absorption rate of 0.8 mW/g
per mW/cm2. Mean temperature of the MW – exposed eggs was
37.5 ± 0.9oC as monitored by a Luxtron fluoropic thermometer.
Non-irradiated eggs were incubated at 37.5 ± 0.1oC and 55%
relative humidity. There was no
significant difference in percent
fertile eggs hatched between eggs exposed to MW radiation during incubation
or eggs incubated conventionally (82.9% and 87.7%, respectively). Key
Words: Eggs, Incubation, Microwave irradiation |
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