Estimation of Radiofrequency Power Leakage from Microwave Ovens for Dosimetric Assessment at Nonionizing Radiation Exposure Levels.

The electromagnetic field leakage levels of nonionizing radiation from a microwave oven have been estimated within a complex indoor scenario. By employing a hybrid simulation technique, based on coupling full wave simulation with an in-house developed deterministic 3D ray launching code, estimations...

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Publicado en:BioMed Research International Vol. 2015; pp. 1 - 15
Autores principales: Lopez-Iturri, Peio, de Miguel-Bilbao, Silvia, Aguirre, Erik, Azpilicueta, Leire, Falcone, Francisco, Ramos, Victoria
Formato: equations & formulas pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell 2/1/2015
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Sumario:The electromagnetic field leakage levels of nonionizing radiation from a microwave oven have been estimated within a complex indoor scenario. By employing a hybrid simulation technique, based on coupling full wave simulation with an in-house developed deterministic 3D ray launching code, estimations of the observed electric field values can be obtained for the complete indoor scenario. The microwave oven can be modeled as a time- and frequency-dependent radiating source, in which leakage, basically from the microwave oven door, is propagated along the complete indoor scenario interacting with all of the elements present in it. This method can be of aid in order to assess the impact of such devices on expected exposure levels, allowing adequate minimization strategies such as optimal location to be applied.