Interaction of selected parts of the human body with radio frequency fields

Authors: B. Dolnik, E. Dolníková, E. Lumnitzer, E. Jurgovská, P. Liptai, L. Šárpataky

Year: 2023

Category: Biophysics

Journal: 33rd International Conference Radioelektronika (RADIOELEKTRONIKA)

DOI: 10.1109/RADIOELEKTRONIKA57919.2023.10109067

URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10109067

Abstract

Overview

The interaction of electromagnetic waves with living organisms is of growing concern due to the widespread use of devices operating in the microwave frequency band. This study focuses on how human tissues—specifically from males aged 26 to 28—attenuate microwaves in the frequency range of 800 MHz to 6 GHz.

Findings

  • Experiments highlighted different levels of microwave attenuation across three body parts: the head, chest, and belly.
  • Attenuation values ranged from 4 dB (least) to 23 dB (most), with the chest showing the highest level of microwave absorption, followed by the belly, and the head showing the least absorption.

Conclusion

This study provides crucial data on the selective absorption of electromagnetic waves by human tissue, emphasizingvariance in attenuation across different body regions. The results serve as a baseline for further investigation into the potential health impacts of prolonged microwave exposure and the development of safety measures related to electromagnetic radiation.

electromagnetic fields human body interaction radio frequency microwave attenuation health risk
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