Investigation of microwave antennas in lossy media for medical applications

Abstract

For several years, microwave engineers have dreamed of using non-ionising electromagnetic waves in medical imaging applications. The rate of evolution of microwave techniques for medical application has been immense and shows no signs of relenting. Since the limitations of X-ray mammography are well reported, alternative techniques using microwaves for breast cancer detection are developed. Some of these techniques have progressed to the point where positive clinical experience has emerged.

Date of Award	1 Jan 2012
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Northumbria University
Supervisor	David Smith (Supervisor)