This book is an educational resource of evolving scientific knowledge in the area of bioelectromagnetics that may serve the interests of students and decision-makers, as well as society as a whole. It is distinguished by extensive descriptions of fundamental biophysical concepts and their relevance to human health. Reflecting the transdisciplinary approach from several different intellectual streams including physics, biology, epidemiology, medicine, environment, risk science, and engineering, the book is quite a venture into the battling studies to assess the latest research on health effects and biomedical applications of EM energy. This new edition of the book particularly looks at the potential threats from the emerging 5G wireless networks, which will deploy large numbers of low-powered smartphones, notebooks, tablets, radio access networks, and other transmitters.
Features
Introduces necessary biophysical principles of EM fields in the context of their interaction with living systems.
Strengthens understanding of cutting-edge research on several major areas in the broad area of bioelectromagnetics.
Presents safety standards and guidelines for human exposure to EM fields.
Discusses techniques that have been developed to ensure adequate EM-thermal dosimetry required for both health effects and biomedical applications.
Provides insight into the determinants of EM health risk assessment and public concerns.
Includes extensive reference list at the end of each chapter to enhance further study.
Riadh Habash is a special appointment professor and McLaughlin Research Chair in Electromagnetic Fields and Health at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He has been the recipient of many awards, including the National Wighton Fellowship Award, and has authored or co-authored over 90 research articles, six books, and five book chapters. His most recent books are Green Engineering in 2017 and Professional Practice in 2019 (CRC Press), with the remaining previous books targeting the area of bioelectromagnetics.
By:
Riadh Habash (University of Ottawa Ontario Canada)
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781498779036
ISBN 10: 1498779034
Pages: 506
Publication Date: 20 May 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part I: Foundational Aspects of Bio + Electro + Magnetics Chapter 1 Foundations of electromagnetism Chapter 2 Foundations of bioelectromagnetics Part II: Extremely Low Frequency Fields Chapter 3 Extremely low frequency field safety Chapter 4 Health effects of exposure to extremely low frequency fields Part III: Radio Frequency Radiation Chapter 5 Radio frequency radiation safety Chapter 6 Health effects of exposure to radio frequency radiation Part IV: Therapeutic Applications Chapter 7 Diathermy therapy Chapter 8 Hyperthermia therapy Chapter 9 Ablation therapy Part V: Dosimetry, Thermometry, and Medical Imaging Chapter 10 Electromagnetic-thermal dosimetry Chapter 11 Thermometry and medical imaging Chapter 12 Electromagnetic risk paradigm Index
Professor Riadh Habash holds the McLaughlin Research Chair in Energy and Health at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. He has extensive teaching and research experience in energy and health, mechatronics, electrical power systems and green energy. He has published over 200 papers in related topics and has published four books in these areas.
