Biologic Effects Of Environmental Electromagnetism

Author : H. L. König,A. P. Krüger,S. Lang,W. Sönning
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461258599

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Biologic Effects of Environmental Electromagnetism by H. L. König,A. P. Krüger,S. Lang,W. Sönning Pdf

ARCHIVE COpy DO NOT REMOVE The public in industrialized countries shows a mounting concern about biological effects of electrical and magnetic fields. As a result, experimental studies on this subject are being published in increasing numbers throughout the world. Prof. H. L. Konig, of the Technical University of Munich, West Germany, a leading expert and pioneer in this field, has written an authoritative text in a lucid style which makes the material also accessible to lay readers. The book describes the effects of natural as well as artificial electromagnetic energies covering the en tire measurable frequency range from the highest frequencies, x-rays, through microwaves, radio waves, and finally extremely low frequency (ELF) waves. Cit ing the evidence from scientific studies in various countries, Konig also appraises the biologic effects of microwaves and high tension power lines, which have become controversial issues in recent years. Other contributions to the book have been made by Prof. Albert P. Krueger, University of California, Berkeley, on air ionization effects and by the mete orologist Walter Sonning on biometeorology, documenting the influence of atmo spheric electrical currents on health and disease. Moreover, the late Dr. Siegnot Lang, a former coworker of Dr. Konig, has contributed to this book.

Author : H. L. König,A. P. Krüger,S. Lang,W. Sönning
Publisher : Springer
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1981-09-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 038790512X

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Biologic Effects of Environmental Electromagnetism by H. L. König,A. P. Krüger,S. Lang,W. Sönning Pdf

ARCHIVE COpy DO NOT REMOVE The public in industrialized countries shows a mounting concern about biological effects of electrical and magnetic fields. As a result, experimental studies on this subject are being published in increasing numbers throughout the world. Prof. H. L. Konig, of the Technical University of Munich, West Germany, a leading expert and pioneer in this field, has written an authoritative text in a lucid style which makes the material also accessible to lay readers. The book describes the effects of natural as well as artificial electromagnetic energies covering the en tire measurable frequency range from the highest frequencies, x-rays, through microwaves, radio waves, and finally extremely low frequency (ELF) waves. Cit ing the evidence from scientific studies in various countries, Konig also appraises the biologic effects of microwaves and high tension power lines, which have become controversial issues in recent years. Other contributions to the book have been made by Prof. Albert P. Krueger, University of California, Berkeley, on air ionization effects and by the mete orologist Walter Sonning on biometeorology, documenting the influence of atmo spheric electrical currents on health and disease. Moreover, the late Dr. Siegnot Lang, a former coworker of Dr. Konig, has contributed to this book.

Author : James B. Kinn,Elliot Postow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electromagnetism
ISBN : UCR:31210012673578

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Index of Publications on Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation (0-100 GHz) by James B. Kinn,Elliot Postow Pdf

Author : Martino Gandolfo,S.M. Michaelson,A. Rindi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461320999

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Biological Effects and Dosimetry of Static and ELF Electromagnetic Fields by Martino Gandolfo,S.M. Michaelson,A. Rindi Pdf

The editors are pleased to present these Proceedings of the V Course of the "International School of Radiation Damage and Pro tection" of the "E. Majorana Centre", held in Erice (Italy) in No vember 1983. The lectures and discussions among leading scientists in various disciplines of physics, engineering, biophysics, cellular biology, physiology and medicine from 11 countries are included in this compilation. In this volume we have attempted to explore all aspects of the interaction of static and Extremely Low Frequency (ELF: 0-300 Hz) electric and magnetic fields with biological tissue, systems and whole organisms; we considered dosimetry and what is known or pre sumed concerning basic interactions, responses from the cellular and molecular level to the whole organism. Discussions of medical appli cations as well as epidemiologic investigations related to high volt age transmission were held with critiques of methodologies used and recommendations for future approaches. Consideration was also given to the necessity and principles of setting protection standards for man and the environment. We believe this is the first attempt to put all this informa tion together into one volume to provide perspective for understand ing the influence of static and ELF electric and magnetic fields on biological systems. We hope our attempts were successful. Martino Grandolfo Sol M. Michaelson Alessandro Rindi v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This is the Fifth Course of the International School of Radia tion Damage and Protection of the "Ettore Majorana" Centre for Sci entific Culture directed by Professor A. Zichichi.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428922136

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Biological effects of power frequency electric and magnetic fields by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph H. Battocletti
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429707919

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Electromagnetism Man And The Environment by Joseph H. Battocletti Pdf

Electromagnetic pollution is the permeation of the environment with undesirable static and alternating electric and magnetic fields. The undesirable fields are usually man-made. Electromagnetic pollution is different from other types of pollution, such as air, water, and noise pollution, in two ways. First, it is almost always invisible, and second

Author : Electromagnetic Radiation Management Advisory Council
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electromagnetism
ISBN : UIUC:30112101884820

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Fifth Report on "Program for Control of Electromagnetic Pollution of the Environment by Electromagnetic Radiation Management Advisory Council Pdf

Author : Hiraku Takebe
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1586031058

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Biological and Health Effects from Exposure to Power-line Frequency Electromagnetic Fields by Hiraku Takebe Pdf

The possible health effects of electro-magnetic (EMF) from high-voltage electric power lines have been discussed sine the 1970s. The concern was triggered by epidemilogical studies in the United States and Europe that suggested a slightly increased incidence of leukaemia's and brain tumours occured among those living and working near high-voltage power lines. Although studies can indicate an associate between factor and effect, the studies themselves cannot confirm a cause-effect relationship. Whether EMF is producing these ill effects must be confirmed by experimental studies.

Author : S. Ueno
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1475770235

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Biological Effects of Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields by S. Ueno Pdf

Author : Frank S. Barnes,Ben Greenebaum
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420009460

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Biological and Medical Aspects of Electromagnetic Fields by Frank S. Barnes,Ben Greenebaum Pdf

Biological and Medical Aspects of Electromagnetic Fields examines potential health hazards, exposure standards, and medical applications of electromagnetic (EM) fields. The second volume in the bestselling and newly revisedHandbook of Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields, Third Edition, this book draws from the latest studies on the effects of exposure to electric and magnetic fields. In addition to extensive reviews of physiological effects, the book contains now separate reviews of behavioral and cognitive responses to various exposures. The book also describes an approach to setting standards for exposure limits and explores a few of the beneficial uses of EM fields in medical applications, both diagnostics and in treatment. Biological and Medical Aspects of Electromagnetic Fields provides a practical overview of the experiments and methods used to observe ELF and RF fields and the possible useful and hazardous implications of these observations.

Author : Charles Polk
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 727 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351087919

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CRC Handbook of Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields by Charles Polk Pdf

The objective of this book is to present in a concise manner what is actually known at the present time about biological effects of time invariant, low frequency and radio frequency (including microwave) electric and magnetic fields. In reviewing the vast amount of experimental data which have been obtained in recent years, the authors tried to select those results that are, in their opinion, of major importance and of lasting value. In discussing mechanisms of interaction of electromagnetic fields with living matter they have tried to differentiate between what is clearly established, what is suggested by available evidence without being convincingly proven, and what is conjecture at the present time.

Author : United States. National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electromagnetic waves
ISBN : MINN:30000010438038

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Report on program for control of electromagnetic pollution of the environment; the assessment of biological hazards of nonionizing electromagnetic radiation by United States. National Telecommunications and Information Administration Pdf

Author : S. Ueno
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1996-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780306452925

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Biological Effects of Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields by S. Ueno Pdf

The International Symposium on Biological Effects of Magnetic and Electrom- netic Fields was held from September 3-4, 1993 at Kyushu University in Fukuoka . Japan . Originally, it was only intended to be an informal gathering of many scientists who had accepted my invitation to visit Kyushu University after the XXIVth General Assembly of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI), held in Kyoto prior to our symposium . However, since so many distinguished scientists were able to come, it was decided that a more formal symposium would be possible . It was a very productive symposium and, as a result, many of the guests consented that it would be a good idea to gather all the information put forth at the meeting and have it published. In addition, although they were unfortunately unable to attend the symposium . many other distinguished scientists had also expressed their wish to contribute to this effort and, in so doing. help to increase understanding in this, as yet, relatively immature field of science . The question of both positive and negative effects of magnetic and electromagnetic fields on biological systems has become more and more important in our world today as they .

Author : Office of Technology Assessment United S
Publisher : The Minerva Group, Inc.
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0898759749

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Biological Effects of Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields by Office of Technology Assessment United S Pdf

This report was prepared by the Office of Technology Assessment of the United States Congress to review the health effects of high-voltage transmission lines. For about two decades, there has been some concern about the health effects of electric and magnetic fields produced by transmission lines. Recent studies have heightened this concern. Health effects research is still preliminary and inconclusive, but a growing number of studies suggest that under certain circumstances even relatively weak electric and magnetic fields can produce biologic changes.This report discusses the present state of knowledge on the health effects of low-frequency electric and magnetic fields and describes current U. S. funding levels and research programs. Also, the report provides information on regulatory activity, including existing and proposed field exposure standards.

Author : Ben Greenebaum,Frank Barnes
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351737715

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Biological and Medical Aspects of Electromagnetic Fields, Fourth Edition by Ben Greenebaum,Frank Barnes Pdf

The two volumes of this new edition of the Handbook cover the basic biological, medical, physical, and electrical engineering principles. They also include experimental results concerning how electric and magnetic fields affect biological systems—both as potential hazards to health and potential tools for medical treatment and scientific research. They also include material on the relationship between the science and the regulatory processes concerning human exposure to the fields. Like its predecessors, this edition is intended to be useful as a reference book but also for introducing the reader to bioelectromagnetics or some of its aspects. FEATURES • New topics include coverage of electromagnetic effects in the terahertz region, effects on plants, and explicitly applying feedback concepts to the analysis of biological electromagnetic effects • Expanded coverage of electromagnetic brain stimulation, characterization and modeling of epithelial wounds, and recent lab experiments on at all frequencies • Section on background for setting standards and precautionary principle • Discussion of recent epidemiological, laboratory, and theoretical results; including: WHO IARC syntheses of epidemiological results on both high and low frequency fields, IITRI lab study of cancer in mice exposed to cell phone-like radiation, and other RF studies • All chapters updated by internationally acknowledged experts in the field