THE ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM OF THE SQUIRREL MONKEY (SAIMIRI SCIUREUS) IN A VERY HIGH MAGNETIC FIELD,

Abstract

In preparation for an appraisal of the possible effect of strong magnetic field on cerebral function electroencephalograms of squirrel monkeys subjected to strong homogeneous and gradient fields (up to 91,250 oersted) were measured. Higher than normal amplitudes and frequencies were found in the recordings from exposed animals. The unusual EEG records are discussed and an attempt is made to explain the observation. The study is part of a plan to investigate interaction of magnetic fields with the nervous system in general. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 09, 1966
Accession Number
AD0640163

Entities

People

  • Dietrich E. Beischer
  • James C. Knepton Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Anatomy
  • Animals
  • Biological Sciences
  • Electroencephalography
  • Frequency
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Monkeys
  • Nervous System
  • Observation
  • Rodents
  • Squirrel Monkeys

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