Magnetic resonance based noninvasive RF nerve stimulator.
A noninvasive method of stimulating the nerve by applying radiofrequency has been presented. The design is based on the concept of magnetic resonance based power transfer. A comparison between electric field on the nerve at the frequency of 450-550 KHz with vacuum placed under a human tissue and the case where it is replaced with a resonant and non-resonant structure was analysed. Calculations were performed by using Ansoft HFSS. Power savings of 7.15% was observed when resonant structures were used, compared to vacuum. Theoretical calculation and simulation of fields were presented.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. ganesh5@e.ntu.edu.sg
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Ganesh Bharadwaj
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Yuanjin
D003198:Computer Simulation; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008280:Magnetics; D015233:Models, Statistical; D009474:Neurons / Q000473:pathology*; D011846:Radio Waves