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Accurate quantitative assessment of the electrical (E) field distribution within human alike phantoms is a challenge for many scientists investigating electromagnetic (EM) dosimetry for telecommunication purposes or for the application of hyperthermia in cancer treatment (Visser and van Rhoon, 1995; Wust et al., 1995). In both fields the characterisation of the performance of an antenna by phantom experiments is an essential aspect of quality assurance. Over the years various approaches have been used to measure the energy distribution more commonly referred to as the SAR distribution (Specific Absorption Rate). However, none of the current available systems fulfil the demands of
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fast and easy to use
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provides quantitative and accurate information
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forms an integral part of solid and realistic phantom.
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van Rhoon, G.C., Ameziane, A., Rietveld, P.J.M. (2001). Accurate Quantitative Measurement of E-Field Distributions in “Solid” Phantoms Using a Flexible Schottky Diode Sheet. In: Elwenspoek, M. (eds) Sensor Technology 2001. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0840-2_21
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