NASA NTRS · 20090002665
Directional microwave applicator and methods
Abstract
A miniature microwave antenna is disclosed which may be utilized for biomedical applications such as, for example, radiation induced hyperthermia through catheter systems. One feature of the antenna is that it possesses azimuthal directionality despite its small size. This directionality permits targeting of certain tissues while limiting thermal exposure of adjacent tissue. One embodiment has an outer diameter of about 0.095'' (2.4 mm) but the design permits for smaller diameters.
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Fink, Patrick W., Lin, Greg Y., Chu, Andrew W., Dobbins, Justin A., Arndt, G. Dickey, Ngo, Phong H.. 2008-08-12. Directional microwave applicator and methods. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20090002665
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