A series of hyperthermic, static, torso phantom experiments have been performed. The results are presented in comparison to a two-dimensional, theoretical, electromagnetic model. The 2-D model is assessed for potential use in clinical plannings and evaluations. Included in the assay of this model are comparisons of actual clinical patient data. Theoretically calculated electromagnetic fields and temperatures are obtained using a finite element numerical method (FEM) based on weighted residuals. Two experimental methods of extracting energy deposition data are discussed and utilized: (1) by measuring temperature differentials to calculate specific absorption rates (SAR), and (2) by measuring the square of the E-field directly which relates proportionally to the absorbed power. The employed regional heat source is an annular phased array (APA) operating at 70 MHz. The outcome of the assessment suggests that the results can be quantitative for simple heterogeneous phantom problems, but remain qualitative for clinical evaluative purposes.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/276780 |
| Date | January 1988 |
| Creators | Ross, Michael Paul, 1963- |
| Contributors | Paulsen, Keith D. |
| Publisher | The University of Arizona. |
| Source Sets | University of Arizona |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text, Thesis-Reproduction (electronic) |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. |
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