Auditory Effects of Microwave Radiation
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Electromagnetic Radiation and Spectrum -- 1.2 Microwave Technology and Applications -- 1.2.1 Microwave Diathermy -- 1.2.2 Microwave Ablation Therapy -- 1.2.3 Hyperthermia Treatment of Cancer -- 1.2.4 Microwave Ovens -- 1.2.5 Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- 1.2.6 Modern Microwave Radars -- 1.3 Auditory Effects from Pulsed Microwave Exposure -- 1.4 A Diplomatic Affair - the Havana Syndrome -- 1.5 Organizing Principles of the Book -- References -- Chapter 2: Principles of Microwave and RF Exposure -- 2.1 The Maxwell Equations -- 2.2 The Wave Equation -- 2.3 Boundary Condition at Material Interfaces -- 2.4 Energy Storage and Power Flow -- 2.5 Plane Waves and Far-Zone Field -- 2.6 Polarization and Propagation of Plane Waves -- 2.6.1 Plane Waves in Free Space -- 2.6.2 Plane Waves in Lossy or Biological Media -- 2.7 Reflection and Transmission at Interfaces -- 2.8 Refraction of Microwave and RF Radiation -- 2.9 Radiation of Electromagnetic Energy -- 2.9.1 The Short Dipole Antenna -- 2.9.2 Near-Zone Radiation -- 2.9.3 Antenna Receiving Characteristics -- References -- Chapter 3: Brain Anatomy and Auditory Physiology -- 3.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Brain -- 3.2 The Human Auditory System -- 3.2.1 External and Middle Ears -- 3.2.2 The Inner Ear -- 3.2.3 Cochlear Mechanical Activity and Transduction -- 3.2.4 Cochlear Microphonics and Electrical Potentials -- 3.2.5 Action Potentials of the Auditory Nerve -- 3.2.6 Central Auditory Nuclei and Pathways -- 3.3 Perception of Sound and Pressure -- 3.3.1 Transmission of Sound Pressure -- 3.3.2 Loudness and Pitch -- 3.3.3 Sound Localization -- 3.3.4 Masking Effect -- 3.3.5 Deafness and Hearing Loss -- 3.3.6 Hearing Acuity and Audiometry -- References -- General References -- Chapter 4: Microwave Property of Biological Materials.
