Recent SEMCAD Related Journal Publications

2008

Jung, K. B., et al., Development and Validation of Reverberation-Chamber Type Whole-Body Exposure System for Mobile-Phone Frequency, Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine (2008), 27:1, p. 73 - 82

Whittow, W. G., et al., On the effects of straight metallic jewellery on the specific absorption rates resulting from face-illuminating radio communication devices at popular cellular frequencies, Phys. Med. Biol. 53 (2008), p. 1167 - 1182

Wu, C-H., et al., Internal shorted planar monopole antenna embedded with a resonant spiral slot for penta-band mobile phone application, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 50, no. 2, pp. 529 - 536. Feb. 2008

2007

Chavannes, N. Multi-goal (S11, OTA, SAR) optimization of mobile phones using effective novel genetic algorithms, Microwave Engineering Journal, April 2007

de Bruijne, M., et al., Quantitative validation of the 3D SAR profile of hyperthermia applicators using the gamma method, Physics in Medicine and Biology, vol. 52, no. 11, p. 3075 - 3088, June 2007

de Bruijne, M., et al., Benefits of superficial hyperthermia treatment planning: Five case studies, International Journal of Hyperthermia, vol. 23, no. 5, p. 417 - 429, August 2007

Foster. K.R., SEMCAD X Jungfrau Marks the Spot (The Hot Spot), IEEE Spectrum, Vol. 44. No. 6, p. 74 – 75, June 2007

Li, W-Y., et al., Broadband planar DTV antenna in the portable media player held by the user's hands, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 49, No. 8, p. 1841 - 1844

Lin, C-I., et al., Internal meandered loop antenna for GSM/DCS/PCS multiband operation in a mobile phone with the user's hand, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 49, No. 4, p. 759 - 765

Neufeld, E., et al., Novel conformal technique to reduce staircasing artifacts at material boundaries for FDTD modeling of the bioheat equation, Phys. Med. Biol. 52 (2007), p. 4371 – 4381

Paulides, M.M., et al., A Patch Antenna Design for Application in a Phased-Array Head and Neck Hyperthermia Applicator, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 54, No. 11, p. 2057 - 2063, Nov. 2007

Paulides, M.M., et al., Electromagnetic Head-And-Neck Hyperthermia Applicator: Experimental Phantom Verification and FDTD Model, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Vol. 68, No. 2, p. 612 - 620

Samaras, T., et al., Influence of Thermophysiological Parameters on the Calculations of Temperature Rise in the Head of Mobile Phone Users, IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vol. 49, No. 4, p. 936 – 939, Nov. 2007

Schild, S., et al., A Robust Method to Accurately Treat Arbitrarily Curved 3-D Thin Conductive Sheets in FDTD, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 55, No. 12, p. 3587 - 3594, Dec. 2007

Schmid, G., et al., High-resolution numerical model of the middle and inner ear for a detailed analysis of radio frequency absorption, Phys. Med. Biol. 52 (2007), p. 1771 – 1781

Schmid, G., et al., Radio frequency-induced temperature elevations in the human head considering small anatomical structures, Radiation Protection Dosimetry 2007 124(1), p. 15 – 20

Schmid, G., et al., The dielectric properties of human pineal gland tissue and RF absorption due to wireless communication devices in the frequency range 400–1850 MHz, Phys. Med. Biol. 52 (2007), p. 5457 – 5468

Villanen, J., et al., A coupling element-based quad-band antenna structure for mobile terminals, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Vol. 49, No. 6, p. 1277 - 1282


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2006

Babich, F., et al., Interference mitigation on WLANs using smart antennas. Wireless Personal Communications, 2006. Vol. 36, No. 4: p.387-401

Beard, B., et al., Comparisons of computed mobile phone induced sar in the sam phantom to that in anatomically correct models of the human head. IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vol. 48, No. 2: p.397-407, May 2006.

Benkler, S., et al., A new 3-D conformal PEC FDTD scheme with user-defined geometric precision and derived stability criterion. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 2006.  Vol. 54, No. 6: p. 1843-1849, June 2006.

Christ, A., et al., The dependence of electromagnetic far-field absorption on body tissue composition in the frequency range from 300 MHz to 6 GHz . IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol. 54. No. 5: p. 2188–2195, May 2006.

Christ, A., et al., Characterization of the electromagnetic near-field absorption in layered biological tissue in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 6000 MHz . Physics in Medicine and Biology, 51(19):4951–4966, October 2006.

Fayos-Fernandez, J., et al., Effect of pierced metallic objects on SAR distributions at 900 MHz. Bioelectromagnetics, 2006. Vol. 27, No. 5: p. 337-353

Kainz, W., et al., Development of novel whole-body exposure setups for rats providing high efficiency, National Toxicology Program (NTP) compatibility and well-characterized exposure . Physics in Medicine and Biology, 51(20):5211–5229, October 2006.

Keshvari, J., et al., The effect of increase in dielectric values on specific absorption rate (SAR) in eye and head tissues following 900, 1800 and 2450 MHz radio frequency. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 2006. 50(14): p. 1463-1477

Kuster, N., et al., Methodology of detailed dosimetry and treatment of uncertainty and variations for in vivo studies . Bioelectromagnetics, Vol. 27, No. 5: p. 378–391, July 2006.

Lantow, M., et al., Free radical release and HSP70 expression in two human immune-relevant cell lines after exposure to 1800 MHz radiofrequency radiation. Radiation Research, 2006, 165, p. 88-94

Regel, S. J., et al., UMTS base station-like exposure, well-being, and cognitive performance.  Environmental Health Perspectives, 2006. Vol. 114, No. 8: p. 1270-1275

Remondini, D., et al., Gene expression changes in human cells after exposure to mobile phone microwaves . Proteomics, 6(17):4755–4764, September 2006

Roelens, L., et al., Path loss model for wireless narrowband communication above flat phantom. Electronics Letters., 2006. Vol. 42,  No. 1: p. 10-11

Su, C-M., et al., User's hand effects on EMC internal GSM/DCS dual-band mobile phone antenna. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 2006, Vol. 48, No. 8: p. 1563-1569

Zasowski, T., et al., UWB signal propagation at the human head. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 2006.  Vol. 54, No. 4: p. 1836-1845

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2005

Chen, Z. N., et al., An investigation into measurement of handset antennas , IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2005. 54(3): p. 1100-1110

Christ, A., et al., A numerical and experimental comparison of human head phantoms for compliance testing of mobiletelephone equipment. Bioelectromagnetics, 2005. Vol. 26, No. 2: p. 125-137

Ebert, S., et al., Response, thermal regulatory threshold and thermal breakdown threshold of restrained RF-exposed mice at 905 MHz . Phys. Med. Biol. 2005. 50: 5203–5215

Jospeh, W., et al., Comparison of safety distances based on the electromagnetic field and based on the SAR for occupational exposure of a 900-MHz base station antenna . IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2005. 47(4): p. 977-985

Kainz, W., et al., Dosimetric comparison of the specific anthropomorphic mannequin (SAM) to 14 anatomical head models using a novel definition for the mobile phone positioning. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 2005. 50(14): p. 3423-45

Karlsson, A., et al., Numerical Simulations of Light Scattering by Red Blood Cells. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2005. Vol. 52, No. 1: p. 13-18

Nikoloski, N., et al., Reevaluation and improved design of the TEM cell in vitro exposure unit for replication studies. Bioelectromagnetics, 2005. Vol. 26, No. 3: p. 215-224

Onishi, T., et al., Influence of phantom shell on SAR measurement in 3–6 GHz frequency range . IEICE Transactions on Communications 2005. E88-B(8): p. 3257-3262

Schmid, G., et al., No influence on selected parameters of human visual perception of 1970 MHz UMTS-like exposure. Bioelectromagnetics, 2005. 26(4): p. 243-50

Sim, D., et al., A triple-band internal antenna: design and performance in presence of the handset case, battery, and human head , IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility. 2005. 47(3): p. 658-666

Thaysen, J., A Size Reduction Technique for Mobile Phone PIFA Antennas Using Lumped Inductors. Microwave Journal, 2005

Virtanen, H., et al., Interaction of mobile phones with superficial passive metallic implants. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 2005. Vol. 50: p. 2689-2700

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2004

Barregaerd, T. and P. Stroem, Optimization of a carton package containing thin metal foil, in order to prevent ionization caused by heating in a microwave oven, in Department of Electroscience. 2004, Lund University. p. 53

Capri, M., et al., 1800 MHz radiofrequency (mobile phones, different Global System for Mobile communication modulations) does not affect apoptosis and heat shock protein 70 level in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from young and old donors . International Journal of Radiation Biology, June 2004. 80(6): p. 389-397

Chavannes, N. and N. Kuster, A novel 3-D CPFDTD scheme for modeling grid nonconformally aligned transmitter structures. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 2004. Vol. 52, No. 5: p. 1324-1334

Johansson, A.J., Wireless Communication with Medical Implants: Antennas and Propagation, in Competence Centre for Circuit Design. 2004, Lund University: Lund

Karlsson, A., et al., Light scattering by multiple red blood cells. J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, 2004. Vol. 21, No. 10: p. 1953-1961

Kawai, H. and K. Ito, Simple evaluation method of estimating local average SAR. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 2004. 52(8) pt. 2: p. 2021-9

Kivekas, O., T. Lehtiniemi, and P. Vainikainen, On the general energy-absorption mechanism in the human tissue. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 2004. 43(3): p. 195-201

Low, T. K. W, et al., Bent planar monopole operating at GSM/DCS/PCS/IMT2000 quad-bands . Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 40(2): p. 170-172

Picasso, L.B. and P. Jansson, Simulation and Measurement of Radio Wave Propagation in the 400 MHz MICS Band, in Department of Electroscience. 2004, Lund Institute of Technology: Lund

Samaras, T., A. Kouloglou, and J.N. Sahalos, A note on the impedance variation with feed position of a rectangular microstrip-patch antenna. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, 2004. 46(2): p. 90-2

Schuderer, J., et al., High peak SAR exposure unit with tight exposure and environmental control for in vitro experiments at 1800 MHz. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 2004. vol.52, no.8, pt.2: p. 2057-2066

Schuderer, J., et al., Novel high-resolution temperature probe for radiofrequency dosimetry. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 2004. Vol. 49, No.6: p. N83-N92

Schuderer, J., et al., In vitro exposure systems for RF exposures at 900 MHz. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 2004. Vol. 52, No. 8, Pt. 2: p. 2067-2075

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2003

Chavannes, N., et al., Suitability of FDTD-based TCAD tools RF design of mobile phones. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, 2003. Vol. 45, No. 6: p. 52-66

Christ, A., Analysis and Improvement of the Numerical Properties of the FDTD Algorithm. 2003, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich: Zurich

Huber, R., et al., Radio frequency electromagnetic field exposure in humans: estimation of SAR distribution in the brain, effects on sleep and heart rate. Bioelectromagnetics, 2003. Vol. 24, No. 4: p. 262-276

Schuderer, J., EMF Risk Assessment: "In Vitro" Research and Sleep Studies. 2003, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

Schuderer, J. and N. Kuster, Effect of the meniscus at the solid/liquid interface on the SAR distribution in Petri dishes and flasks. Bioelectromagnetics, 2003. Vol. 24, No. 2: p. 103-108

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2002

Aronsson, N. and D. Askeroth, A Comparative Study of Electromagnetic Dosimetric Simulations and Measurements, in Department of Electroscience. 2002, Lund University. p. 59

Chavannes, N., Local Mesh Refinement Algorithms for Enhanced Modeling Capabilities in the FDTD Method. 2002, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich: Zurich

Christ, A., J. Frohlich, and N. Kuster, Correction of numerical phase velocity errors in nonuniform FDTD meshes. IEICE Transactions on Communications, 2002. Vol. E85-B, No.12: p. 2904-2915

Park, J.D., B.C. Kim, and H.D. Choi, Analysis of SAR Caused by PIFA Mounted on Folder type Mobile Phones. 2002, Radio & Broadcasting Technology Laboratory, ETRI: Daejon, Korea. p. 898-901

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2001

Fransson, M., SAR simulations with SEMCAD, a new FDTD software package for computational electrodynamics, in Department of Electroscience. 2001, Lund University: Lund

Samaras, T. and A. Kouloglou, Preliminary Dosimetry of a Micropatch Antenna for the Exposure of Human Volunteers at 900MHz. 2001, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki, Greece

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2000

Burkhardt, M. and N. Kuster, Appropriate modeling of the ear for compliance testing of handheld MTE with SAR safety limits at 900/1800 MHz. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 2000. 48(11) pt. 1: p. 1927-34

Huber, R., et al., Exposure to pulsed high-frequency electromagnetic field during waking affects human sleep EEG . Neuroreport, 2000, 11(15): p. 3321-3325

Pokovic, K., et al., Novel probes and evaluation procedures to assess field magnitude and polarization . IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2000. 42(2): p. 240-244

Samaras, T., P. Regli, and N. Kuster, Electromagnetic and heat transfer computations for non-ionizing radiation dosimetry. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 2000. Vol. 45, No. 8: p. 2233-2246

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