The use of an infrared camera for imaging the heating effect of RF applicators

Abstract

An infrared camera provides a rapid method of assessing the effective distribution of RF energy on the surface and in the depth of a split phantom. The reduced emissivity appears to cause no problem for qualitative studies and allows the possibility of studying the effects of combined fields or surveying applicators for stray leakage.

Key Words:

• i.r. camera
• phantom
• emissivity