Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields : Mechanisms, Modeling, Biological Effects, Therapeutic Effects, International Standards, Exposure Criteria

The book covers the field of Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields in its entirety. Both high and low frequency areas are presented. In particular, the underlying mechanisms of interaction between EMF and biological systems, and the absorption patterns verification of theoretical models via real world measurement assessment are studied. Topics such as mathematical modeling of EMF absorption, Ion Cyclotron Resonance in Biological Systems, thermal and dissipation effects of mobile system radiation, effects on transmission lines and railway radiation, effects on the reproductive capacity of specific insects, on the immune systems, embryos, fetuses, blood parameters and behavior of rats are thoroughly covered as well as health risk assessment and therapeutic effects of EMF. Each topic is presented from the theoretical point of view, and experimental verification is shown in all cases possible. The book provides well-founded material for an overview of the major aspects of this important field in a tutorial format, which can pave the way in introducing courses in many universities. Introduction Mechanisms of Interaction between EMF and Biological Systems Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems Suitable for Studying EMF Effects Modeling EMF Sources Assessment of Various Exposure Conditions which Involve Biological Systems Application to Modern Activities and Services which Involve EMF Exposures Case Study on Mobile Systems Safety Parameter Levels as they Apply to Health Safety Standards Therapeutic Effects of EMF: Models, Mechanisms of Interaction Pilot Projects. Front Matter....Pages I-XV Introduction....Pages 1-3 Mechanisms of Action of EMFs on Biological Systems....Pages 4-113 Mathematical Modeling of EMF Energy Absorption in Biological Systems....Pages 114-341 EM Field Computations and Measurements....Pages 342-474 Biological Effects of EMFs....Pages 475-623 Therapeutic Effects of Electromagnetic Fields....Pages 624-732 Back Matter....Pages 733-793

Reporting new results, this book covers the subject of biological effects of EMF in its entirety. Experimental verification of the theoretical results is given when at all possible, and the book is expected to open new areas of research, providing material for university course creation.