MODEL 1000A FLUOROPTIC THERMOMETER: A STATEMENT ABOUT ACCURACY
Authors not listed · 1980
Fluoroptic thermometers enabled accurate temperature measurement during EMF studies without electromagnetic interference.
Plain English Summary
This 1980 technical report from Luxtron examined the accuracy specifications of the Model 1000A fluoroptic thermometer, a fiber-optic temperature measurement device. The study focused on calibration methods and measurement precision for this specialized thermometer that uses fluorescent materials and optical fibers to measure temperature without electrical interference.
Why This Matters
While this technical report predates modern EMF health research by decades, it represents an important milestone in developing measurement tools that don't interfere with electromagnetic fields. Fluoroptic thermometers became crucial for EMF research because traditional electronic thermometers can be disrupted by the very fields scientists need to study. The reality is that accurate temperature measurement during EMF exposure studies is essential for understanding biological effects. When researchers expose cells or tissues to radiofrequency radiation, they need thermometers that won't be affected by the electromagnetic fields themselves. This 1980 documentation of fluoroptic accuracy helped establish the foundation for reliable temperature monitoring in later EMF bioeffects research, ensuring that observed changes weren't simply due to heating effects.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{model_1000a_fluoroptic_thermometer_a_statement_about_accuracy_g7161,
author = {Unknown},
title = {MODEL 1000A FLUOROPTIC THERMOMETER: A STATEMENT ABOUT ACCURACY},
year = {1980},
}