3rd Edition
by Cynthia Furse (Author), Douglas A. Christensen (Author), Carl H. Durney (Author), James Nagel (Author)
Basic Introduction to Bioelectromagnetics, Third Edition,
is a primary source for medical technologists and life scientists
seeking to understand how electromagnetic fields interact with the body,
and how they are used in medical applications. Instead of the complex
math commonly used when analyzing electromagnetics, this book uses
graphical methods and simple equations. The third edition is updated
with color graphics that show the fields in bright, clear colors. Each
concept is presented with an associated discussion and application,
including MRI, NMR, hyperthermia, neural stimulation, ultrasound, and
cardiac pacing/defibrillation.
Offering a simplified explanation
of a very complex subject, this third edition provides an accessible
introduction for life scientists and medical technologist on how EM
fields work, what controls them, and the factors important to
experimental setups and medical applications.
This qualitative and illustrative book:
- Covers the entire frequency spectrum from direct current (DC) up through optical frequencies.
- Includes more than 200 illustrations, 65 in color, and 40 medical applications.
- Incorporates examples from real-world applications to explain concepts.
- Concentrates
on the qualitative explanation of the key concepts, fundamental
principles, and characteristic behaviors of EM fields, without
complicated mathematics.
- Offers practical rules of thumb to understand real situations.
- Requires only a background in algebra, in contrast to typical EM books that require vector calculus and differential equations.
