title: Quasi-static electromagnetic dosimetry: from basic principles to examples of applications.
abstract: An overview of quasi-static electromagnetic dosimetry is presented. After an introductive description of quantities and standards and a quick look at experimental and analytical approaches, attention is focused on numerical dosimetry. The process that leads to the calculation of results is analyzed in its basic steps, including the representation of the human body by means of a realistic voxel phantom. The most popular numerical methods are then described. An analysis of different methods in the same framework emphasizes common features and differences. This can help in choosing a more suitable method to solve a particular problem. An example of an application is finally reported.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Applied Physics "Nello Carrara" of the Italian National Research Council (IFAC-CNR), Italy. d.andreuccetti@ifac.cnr.it
authors.forename: Daniele
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Andreuccetti
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Zoppetti
mesh_terms: D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D033161:Government Regulation; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D018594:Human Body; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies; D007558:Italy; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D015233:Models, Statistical; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000032:analysis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011840:Radiation, Nonionizing / Q000009:adverse effects; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data