Development of an agar phantom adaptable for simulation of various tissues in the range 5-40 MHz. (Hyperthermia treatment of cancer)
- 1 February 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Physics in Medicine & Biology
- Vol. 32 (2) , 221-226
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/32/2/006
Abstract
A phantom electrically adaptable for simulation of various tissues, was developed using agar as the jelly. This phantom has the following features: (i) the dielectric property is specified in the range 5-40 MHz, (ii) the conductivity can be varied between 0.02 and 1.23 Sm-1, (iii) the permittivity can be varied between 35 and 80, (iv) preparation and handling are readily facilitated; the original shape is retained for over one year, and (v) it is free from deterioration caused by mould for at least one year.Keywords
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