Tumor Localization Using Radio Frequency Implants

Abstract

The first step in the project is to develop the theoretical framework necessary for designing an analog prototype of the localizing transmitter. To date, much of the theoretical foundation is developed to characterize the design parameters of the system including the dipole antenna power support. The design parameters for the system are identified as: the dipole and transmitter inductor radii, inductance, capacitance, and magnetic field strength. Using the size constraints imposed by the implant transmitter, the time scales and associated transmitter field strengths are found to be plausible for a clinical environment. This demonstrates that the concept is possible in terms of physical properties of the system. With this analysis, further details of the system can be derived and an analog system can be created for experimental verification. Additional measurements will be used to supplement theory as empirical models to increase the prediction accuracy for creating a detailed transmitter design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA447548

Entities

People

  • John E. Mcgary

Organizations

  • Baylor College of Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Antennas
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dipole Antennas
  • Dipoles
  • Energy Transfer
  • Ferrites
  • Frequency
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Induction
  • Magnetic Moments
  • Magnetometers
  • Measurement
  • Radio Frequency
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design