Pulsed High-Power Radio Frequency Energy Can Cause Non-Thermal Harmful Effects on the BRAIN

Abstract

Overview

This study examines the impact of high-power microwave applications, which are expanding in military and civil sectors.

Findings

• Sub-millisecond pulses of radio frequency (RF) energy, even within current regulatory limits, can induce neurological and neuropathological changes.
• The review emphasizes the necessity to reevaluate these regulatory guidelines as they may not adequately protect against these non-thermal effects.

Conclusion

Considering the expansion of high-power microwave applications, it is crucial to investigate the impacts of both pulsed and continuous-wave RF energy radiation on the brain to better understand potential harmful effects.