Browse 8,655 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
Showing 1,361 studies from Glaser RF/Microwave Archive with extracted diagrams
Earl Cook · 1975
This 1975 analysis examined how high-energy industrial society affects public health, finding that while energy-intensive development improved medicine and nutrition, it also created new health challenges. The study highlighted that indirect health consequences from energy dependence may be harder to address than direct pollution effects.
Larsen JP, Eriksen T · 1975
This 1975 medical case study documented burn injuries that occurred when diathermy equipment (which uses radiofrequency energy for medical heating) was used simultaneously with electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. The research examined how combining these two medical devices created dangerous electrical interactions that resulted in patient burns.
Van Koughnett AL, Kashyap SC, Dunn JG · 1975
This 1975 study describes the development of a new microwave applicator designed to efficiently process continuous sheet materials in industrial settings. The research focused on engineering improvements for microwave heating systems, not biological effects. The applicator provided better energy efficiency and flexible coupling compared to traditional parallel plate chambers.
C. R. Jenkins, D. L. Durgin · 1975
Researchers tested 41 different types of integrated circuits from seven logic families to determine how much electromagnetic pulse (EMP) power it takes to damage them. They found specific failure thresholds for different circuit types and developed a model to predict when untested circuits might fail under EMP exposure.
D J Blundell · 1975
This 1975 technical paper describes the UK's primary standard for measuring microwave noise in the 4.1 GHz frequency band at extremely cold temperatures. The research focused on developing precise calibration methods for measuring equipment rather than studying biological effects. This work established technical foundations for accurately measuring microwave radiation levels.
Stewart J. Allen et al. · 1975
This 1975 study compared computer calculations with actual measurements of how radiofrequency energy (10-50 MHz) is absorbed by human and monkey bodies. Researchers found that prolate spheroid mathematical models accurately predicted RF absorption in test phantoms, but ellipsoid models better represented the actual shape of living bodies.
Unknown authors · 1975
This 1975 technical report documented the development of a portable electromagnetic leakage monitor designed to detect microwave radiation at 915 MHz and 2450 MHz frequencies. The device was created as a surveyor tool to measure radiation levels from microwave equipment, providing early recognition of the need for monitoring electromagnetic emissions in workplace and consumer environments.
P. S. RAI, H. J. BALL, S. O. NELSON, L. E. STETSON · 1975
Researchers exposed mealworm beetles to 39 MHz radiofrequency radiation and found it significantly reduced female reproduction rates. The effects were stronger with longer exposure times and higher power levels, and surprisingly, treating males had more impact on fertility than treating females directly.
G. N. Catravas · 1975
This 1975 technical report describes coating styrofoam rat cages with quinine for microwave research studies. The work focused on developing proper containment methods for laboratory animals during microwave exposure experiments. This represents early efforts to standardize laboratory protocols for studying microwave radiation effects on living organisms.
Gabriel G. Nahas et al. · 1975
Researchers exposed rats to magnetic fields between 200-1200 Gauss for one month and found no toxic effects or tissue damage. The only notable finding was that young rats exposed to magnetic fields gained more weight than unexposed rats. The study concluded these field strengths should be safe for human exposure lasting several hours.
Michaelson, 1975 · 1975
This 1975 technical report by Michaelson examined microwave exposure standards for personnel safety, focusing on power density limits and radiation protection guidelines. The research addressed how to establish safe exposure levels for workers and the public around microwave-emitting equipment. This work helped establish foundational safety standards that influence modern EMF exposure guidelines.
Roberts Rugh, Edward I. Ginns, Henry S. Ho, William M. Leach · 1975
Researchers exposed 1,096 mice to microwave radiation to study how female reproductive cycles and pregnancy affect radiation sensitivity. They found female mice were more vulnerable during estrus (heat) than other cycle phases, and pregnant mice exposed on day 8 of pregnancy developed birth defects including brain malformations at doses as low as 5 calories per gram of body weight. The study revealed complex, non-linear dose-response relationships that make predicting biological effects difficult.
Carl H. Durney, Curtis C. Johnson, Habib Massoudi · 1975
This 1975 study used mathematical modeling to analyze how microwave radiation penetrates and is absorbed by a prolate spheroid (egg-shaped object) representing the human body. The research found that power absorption patterns change dramatically depending on how the body is oriented relative to the electromagnetic field source.
Allen Taflove, Morris E. Brodwin · 1975
Researchers used computer modeling to calculate how microwave radiation at 750 MHz and 1.5 GHz penetrates and heats the human eye. At 100 mW/cm² power density and 1.5 GHz frequency, the model predicted dangerous hot spots exceeding 104°F (40.4°C) would form at the center of the eyeball.
O. P. Gandhi · 1975
This 1975 study by Gandhi identified the specific conditions that cause maximum microwave energy absorption in human bodies. The research found that the human neck region absorbs the most energy, and that bodies absorb far more radiation than their physical size would suggest when exposed at certain frequencies.
D. Melville, F. Paul, S. Roath · 1975
This 1975 research by Melville explored using magnetic fields to directly separate red blood cells from whole blood, investigating how hemoglobin's magnetic properties could enable blood cell isolation. The study examined magnetic separation techniques that could potentially be used for medical or research applications involving blood component analysis.
Sol M. Michaelson, Sandra W. Magin · 1975
This 1975 conference paper by Michaelson examined the relationship between microwave radiation exposure and cataract formation in the eye's lens. The research focused on understanding how electromagnetic fields might damage the delicate proteins in the ocular lens, potentially leading to vision problems. This work helped establish early scientific understanding of microwave radiation's effects on eye health.
A.S. HYDE, J.J. FRIEDMAN · 1975
This 1975 study exposed mice to 3 cm and 10 cm microwave radiation to examine effects on body weight and blood cell counts. Researchers found measurable biological changes from both acute single exposures and chronic repeated exposures, though the study acknowledges difficulty in precisely measuring how much microwave energy actually penetrated the animals' tissues.
Akihiko Irimajiri, Tetsuya Hanai, Akira Inouye · 1975
Researchers measured the electrical properties of synaptosomes (nerve endings) isolated from rat brain tissue to understand how these cellular structures conduct electricity. They found that the interior of these nerve endings had about 37% of the electrical conductivity of the surrounding fluid, with internal structures like synaptic vesicles occupying roughly half the space.
Frank M. Greene · 1975
This 1975 government report documented the development of specialized probes designed to measure magnetic near-field emissions from electronic devices and equipment. The research focused on creating instrumentation capable of accurately detecting and quantifying magnetic field strength in close proximity to EMF sources. This technical work laid important groundwork for understanding how to measure the magnetic fields we encounter daily from appliances, power lines, and electronic devices.
Allan H. Frey, Sondra R. Feld · 1975
Researchers tested whether rats could sense and avoid microwave radiation by giving them a choice between shielded and unshielded areas in test chambers. The rats consistently avoided pulsed 1.2 GHz microwave energy at power levels similar to early cell phones, but showed no avoidance of continuous (non-pulsed) energy at the same frequency. This suggests animals can detect and instinctively avoid certain types of microwave radiation.
J. A. G. Holt · 1975
This 1975 research examined using VHF (Very High Frequency) radio waves as a cancer treatment method through hyperthermia therapy. The study explored how controlled radiowave heating could target cancer cells while potentially sparing healthy tissue. This represents early medical research into therapeutic applications of electromagnetic fields.
Dietzel F. · 1975
This 1975 study by Dietzel examined how radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation affects embryo development and implantation in pregnant rats. The research challenged the prevailing belief that non-ionizing radiation was too weak to cause biological damage, finding that RF exposure could indeed affect developing embryos during pregnancy.
Gandhi OP · 1975
This 1975 study by Gandhi examined how microwave radiation is absorbed by human bodies and found that absorption peaks when the body's longest dimension equals about 0.4 times the wavelength of the radiation. The research revealed that the neck region experiences maximum power absorption, creating a resonance effect that increases absorption 3-4 times beyond what the body's physical size would predict.
Don R. Justesen · 1975
This 1975 review by Dr. Justesen examined how microwave radiation affects behavior and biological systems. The study represents early research into electromagnetic field effects on living organisms, exploring the connection between radio-frequency exposure and behavioral changes. This work helped establish the foundation for understanding how microwaves interact with biological systems beyond just heating effects.