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Current Status of Dosimetry in Evaluating Wireless Communications Technologies

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

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The diffusion of wireless communication is a key target in the growth of economy, both for high technology societies and for developing countries. The population concern about health risks associated to the exposure to electromagnetic fields can influence the expansion of these new technologies. The answer to public concern must came from independent studies performed by the scientific community, and from the identification and application of safety standards for new equipment.

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  1. Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, V. Eudossiana, 18, 00184, Rome, Italy

    P. Bernardi, M. Cavagnaro, G. D’Inzeo & S. Pisa

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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

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Bernardi, P., Cavagnaro, M., D’Inzeo, G., Pisa, S. (2000). Current Status of Dosimetry in Evaluating Wireless Communications Technologies. 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_27

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