Microwave hyperthermia with dielectric lens focusing
US4640280A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement for microwave or RF hyperthermia or for other microwave heating includes a source of microwave or RF radiation directed towards the substance to be heated. Interposed between the source and the substance is a lens in the shape of a portion of a cylinder or sphere. The lens has a dielectric constant greater than about 6 at the microwave or RF frequency to provide a focusing effect. The lens is located with the focus at the location to be heated. The lens can be solid or liquid-filled. The liquid can be deionized water.
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