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The Dielectric Properties of Tissues

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Radio Frequency Radiation Dosimetry and Its Relationship to the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields

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It is generally true to say that the dielectric properties are intrinsic parameters that determine the effects of electric fields on matter. This leads to the statement that dielectric properties (relative permittivity ε’ and effective conductivity σ) play a dominant role in the overall consideration of interaction between electromagnetic fields and matter and in related applications in numerous disciplines including electromagnetic dosimetry.

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  1. Human Effectiveness Directorate, Directed Energy Bioeffects Division, Radio Frequency Radiation Branch, United States Air Force Research Laboratory, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, USA

    B. Jon Klauenberg

  2. Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Damijan Miklavčič

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Gabriel, C. (2000). The Dielectric Properties of Tissues. In: Klauenberg, B.J., Miklavčič, D. (eds) Radio Frequency Radiation Dosimetry and Its Relationship to the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields. NATO Science Series, vol 82. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4191-8_10

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