Browse 6,486 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
Showing 1,087 studies from Glaser RF/Microwave Archive with extracted diagrams
S. J. ROGERS, R. S. KING · 1970
This 1970 study analyzed how radio frequency radiation in the medium and high frequency bands affects human tissue absorption. Researchers examined the near-field effects of radio antennas and concluded that electric field strengths of 1,000 volts per meter represent the safe limit for continuous daily exposure to MF/HF radiation.
LT W.J. BRYANT, USN, AVCM W.R. DUFFY, AECS S.R. KLEIN · 1970
This 1970 Naval Safety Center report documented safety procedures for military personnel working with radiofrequency and microwave equipment in avionics and electronic systems. The study addressed occupational exposure hazards from RF sources commonly used in naval operations. This represents early military recognition of the need for protective protocols around electromagnetic radiation exposure.
William C. Milroy · 1970
This 1970 technical analysis examined how defective designs, inadequate regulation, and unclear safety standards created fire, shock, and radiation hazards in consumer electronics like televisions, stereos, and microwave ovens. The study highlighted systemic failures in product safety oversight that put consumers at risk from multiple hazards including microwave radiation exposure.
D. R. Thompson, C. D. Orcutt · 1970
This 1970 study surveyed microwave oven radiation levels across Manitoba, Canada, examining potential biological effects and public health implications. The research represents one of the earliest investigations into microwave oven safety after these appliances began entering Canadian homes. This foundational work helped establish baseline data for understanding microwave radiation exposure from household appliances.
D. A. Holm, L. K. Schneider · 1970
This 1970 study investigated whether radio frequency radiation could affect human lymphocytes (white blood cells) in laboratory conditions without causing heating effects. The researchers used tissue culture techniques to isolate non-thermal effects from the heating that typically occurs when radio waves interact with biological tissue. No specific effects were found in this early investigation.
M. A. K. Hamid, W. M. Boerner, S. C. Tong · 1970
Researchers in 1970 exposed polluted potato-waste water to microwave radiation to test sterilization effects. They found that microwaves appeared to stimulate growth of oxygen-demanding aerobic bacteria while reducing photosynthetic bacteria populations. These preliminary findings suggested microwaves have selective effects on different bacterial types.
J. A. Martin · 1970
This 1970 technical memorandum evaluated the effects of large pulse fields from the Siege I.2 and Siege II generators on personnel in the vicinity of the Siege array. It surveyed the literature on heating and shock effects of electromagnetic fields and computed the voltages and currents induced in an average-size man. It concluded that the radiation does not appear to be hazardous based on established safety standards for high-frequency radiation power densities.
Unknown authors · 1970
This 1970 technical study examined microwave power applications in industrial heating, focusing on radiation leakage control and emission management from microwave applicators. The research addressed early concerns about containing microwave energy in industrial settings to prevent unwanted exposure.
Unknown authors · 1970
This 1970 government report outlined radiation safety precautions for airborne weather radar systems, addressing microwave radiation exposure risks for aircraft personnel and operators. The document established safety protocols for radar equipment that generates high-power microwave emissions during weather monitoring operations.
Barbara J. DeLateur et al. · 1970
This 1970 study examined how 915 MHz microwave radiation heats muscle tissue in human subjects using direct contact applicators. The research explored temperature distribution patterns in muscles during microwave diathermy treatment. This early human exposure study provides baseline data on how microwave frequencies affect tissue heating.
Sol M. Michaelson · 1970
This 1970 scientific paper by SM Michaelson examined the thermal (heating) effects of microwave radiation on biological systems. As the first in a series from a Virginia symposium, it established foundational understanding of how microwave energy heats living tissue. The research helped define early safety standards for microwave exposure limits.
H. Dean McKay · 1970
This 1970 technical report examined the emerging field of electromagnetic pollution as a domestic environmental concern alongside traditional pollution sources. The paper discussed ongoing research programs, involved agencies, and key questions that needed answers before electromagnetic pollution could be properly managed. It represents one of the earliest formal recognitions of EMF as an environmental health issue.
MacGregor, R.J. · 1970
This 1970 study investigated how microwave radiation's electrical component could directly affect nerve cell electrical activity in the brain. Researchers calculated that low-intensity microwave fields can induce electrical potentials across nerve cell membranes measuring tenths of millivolts or more. The analysis suggested these induced electrical changes are strong enough to disrupt normal brain function and that microwave frequencies are particularly effective at creating these effects.
Don D. Irwin et al. · 1970
This 1970 study demonstrated that time-varying magnetic fields can stimulate cardiac muscle and other biological tissues just as effectively as direct electrical stimulation. Researchers used frog muscle to show that magnetic fields could induce the same electrical responses that normally require electrodes, confirming that changing magnetic fields create electrical currents in living tissue.
Frederic G. Hirsch · 1970
This 1970 case report examined a human patient who developed cataracts after microwave radiation exposure. The study represents an early documentation of microwave-induced eye damage, contributing to our understanding of how electromagnetic fields can affect vision and eye health.
M. KENT · 1970
Researchers measured how white fish meal (dried protein) responds to 10 GHz microwave radiation at different temperatures and moisture levels. They found that both the material's ability to store and absorb microwave energy increased dramatically with water content, with a notable change occurring when the first layer of water molecules was complete. The study determined it takes 6.4 kJ/mol of energy for water molecules to move between different binding sites on the protein.
Steven Galagan · 1970
This 1970 technical study examined microwave absorbing materials and anechoic chamber design principles. The research focused on understanding how specialized materials can absorb microwave radiation and how to properly design chambers that eliminate electromagnetic reflections. This work laid important groundwork for creating controlled electromagnetic environments used in both research and industrial applications.
Mills LF · 1970
This 1970 government report examined the biological effects of diathermy, a medical treatment that uses microwave radiation to heat body tissues for therapeutic purposes. The research was part of a comprehensive radiation bio-effects summary conducted by the Bureau of Radiological Health. This early investigation helped establish understanding of how controlled microwave exposure affects human biology in medical settings.
Unknown authors · 1970
This 1970 technical report describes the development of a liquid crystal-based device to measure microwave power density levels. The research focused on creating measurement tools for detecting microwave radiation intensity, which was becoming increasingly important as microwave technology expanded. This work contributed to early efforts to quantify electromagnetic field exposures.
Harry Levine, Robert L. Moore · 1970
This 1970 government research examined how microwave energy distributes inside microwave ovens and evaluated proper test methods for measuring this distribution. The study focused on technical aspects of microwave oven operation and energy patterns. This early research helped establish safety testing protocols for microwave appliances.
Christopher S. Cox, Harold Klapper · 1970
This 1970 technical report examined the molecular structure of water within E. coli bacteria cells. The research focused on understanding how water molecules organize and behave inside bacterial systems. While not directly studying electromagnetic fields, this foundational work helps explain how EMF exposure might disrupt cellular water structure and biological processes.
Raymond Pautrizel et al. · 1970
French researchers in 1970 studied whether electromagnetic fields combined with magnetic fields could treat chronic sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis) in rabbits. The study built on previous work showing this EMF combination could boost immune responses and halt acute infections in rats and mice.
LAWRENCE D. SHER, EDWARD KRESCH, HERMAN P. SCHWAN · 1970
This 1970 study examined whether pulsed electromagnetic fields could cause biological effects through non-thermal mechanisms, specifically field-induced forces rather than heat generation. Researchers found that pulsed fields have no greater ability than continuous wave fields to produce these force effects, and that heating always occurs before any potential field-induced biological changes.
R. G. Bosisio, N. Barthakur · 1969
Researchers exposed wax bean plants to microwave radiation at 915 MHz and 2450 MHz to protect them from freezing temperatures. The microwaves successfully warmed plant leaves from -5°C to 25°C at 15 mW/cm², keeping the plants healthy during extended cold exposure. This 1969 study demonstrated that relatively low-intensity microwave energy could prevent frost damage in vegetation.
Thomas A. Knutson · 1969
Researchers exposed developing quail embryos to magnetic fields during incubation and found accelerated growth of somites (early spine structures). Twenty percent of embryos showed reversed body torsion, with non-uniform magnetic fields proving more disruptive than uniform ones. This early study demonstrates that electromagnetic fields can alter fundamental developmental processes in vertebrate embryos.