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A VARIABLE VOLUME CAVITY EM NEAR FIELD SIMULATOR

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Researchers built and tested a variable volume cavity system that simulates complex electromagnetic fields by exciting two independent cavity modes simultaneously.

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The cavity must be mechanically adjustable because its physical dimensions dictate the operating frequency. The prototype cavity cross-section adjusts from 24 by 24 inches down to 6 by 6 inches, and the length adjusts from 4 feet to 1 foot. The cavity is large enough to irradiate mice, cell samples, bacteria, other microorganisms, and phantom scale models. Simultaneous excitation of two cavity modes allows independent control of electric and magnetic field phase and magnitude, enabling selection of virtually any field impedance including plane wave conditions.

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Four movable walls on linear bearings and a chain-and-sprocket system change the cross-section while maintaining a square or rectangular shape. Cavity length is adjusted by a plunger on an all-thread bolt driven by a threaded handle mounted between two pillow blocks. Shielded half-loops with a central gap prevent unwanted TM mode excitation when driving TE modes. The system eliminates the need for an anechoic chamber and avoids radiation hazards and interference problems.

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Unknown (n.d.). A VARIABLE VOLUME CAVITY EM NEAR FIELD SIMULATOR.
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  author = {Unknown},
  title = {A VARIABLE VOLUME CAVITY EM NEAR FIELD SIMULATOR},
  year = {n.d.},
  
  
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It simulates complex electromagnetic fields by simultaneously exciting two independent cavity modes, allowing independent control of electric and magnetic field phase and magnitude.
The cavity is large enough to irradiate mice, cell samples, bacteria, other microorganisms, and phantom scale models.
Four movable walls on linear bearings and a chain-and-sprocket system change the cross-section from 24 by 24 inches down to 6 by 6 inches, while a plunger on an all-thread bolt adjusts the length from 4 feet to 1 foot.
Monopoles at each end excite and monitor TM modes, while shielded half-loops with a central gap excite and monitor TE modes without coupling to the unwanted mode.
It provides efficient power conversion, determinable fields, selectable field impedance including plane wave conditions, and eliminates the need for an anechoic chamber, radiation hazards, and interference problems.