Chapter 5 Medical application of metamaterials
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Mohammad Rashed Iqbal Faruque
Abstract
This chapter examines the application of metamaterials in the field of medicine. The exposition begins with an introduction to metamaterials, laying the groundwork for an analysis of their significance in various medical domains. The discussion encompasses the deployment of metamaterial antennas in communication systems and delves into their role in cancer detection, establishing the scholarly context for the subsequent exploration. The narrative advances to scrutinize the integration of metamaterials in medical imaging, emphasizing their potential to enhance diagnostic precision. A particular focus is dedicated to the influence of metamaterials on the imaging quality of magnetic resonance imaging, providing a nuanced examination within an academic framework. Beyond diagnostic applications, the chapter investigates the utilization of metamaterials in microwave hyperthermia for targeted cancer treatment. Additionally, it explores the innovative application of metamaterials in wireless strain sensing, elucidating their potential in real-time monitoring within medical contexts. A scholarly examination of metamaterials for neutron reduction in medical linear accelerators constitutes a substantial portion of the chapter. This section critically analyzes how metamaterials contribute to the enhancement of safety and precision in radiation therapy. The chapter serves as a scholarly guide to the multifaceted applications of metamaterials in the medical domain, providing a rigorous analysis of their potential to reshape healthcare technologies and improve patient outcomes.
Abstract
This chapter examines the application of metamaterials in the field of medicine. The exposition begins with an introduction to metamaterials, laying the groundwork for an analysis of their significance in various medical domains. The discussion encompasses the deployment of metamaterial antennas in communication systems and delves into their role in cancer detection, establishing the scholarly context for the subsequent exploration. The narrative advances to scrutinize the integration of metamaterials in medical imaging, emphasizing their potential to enhance diagnostic precision. A particular focus is dedicated to the influence of metamaterials on the imaging quality of magnetic resonance imaging, providing a nuanced examination within an academic framework. Beyond diagnostic applications, the chapter investigates the utilization of metamaterials in microwave hyperthermia for targeted cancer treatment. Additionally, it explores the innovative application of metamaterials in wireless strain sensing, elucidating their potential in real-time monitoring within medical contexts. A scholarly examination of metamaterials for neutron reduction in medical linear accelerators constitutes a substantial portion of the chapter. This section critically analyzes how metamaterials contribute to the enhancement of safety and precision in radiation therapy. The chapter serves as a scholarly guide to the multifaceted applications of metamaterials in the medical domain, providing a rigorous analysis of their potential to reshape healthcare technologies and improve patient outcomes.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Chapter 1 Concept and property of metamaterial 1
- Chapter 2 Metamaterials and metasurfaces on the purpose of SAR reduction techniques and analysis 41
- Chapter 3 Terahertz metamaterial absorber sensor development for hazardous gas sensing 81
- Chapter 4 Application of metamaterials in radiation protection 103
- Chapter 5 Medical application of metamaterials 149
- Chapter 6 Metamaterial absorbers: from theory to practical implementation 165
- Chapter 7 Coding metamaterials: RCS reduction and EMI shielding considerations 187
- Chapter 8 Metamaterial incorporated microstrip-based sensor for dielectric material characterisation 207
- Index 239
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Chapter 1 Concept and property of metamaterial 1
- Chapter 2 Metamaterials and metasurfaces on the purpose of SAR reduction techniques and analysis 41
- Chapter 3 Terahertz metamaterial absorber sensor development for hazardous gas sensing 81
- Chapter 4 Application of metamaterials in radiation protection 103
- Chapter 5 Medical application of metamaterials 149
- Chapter 6 Metamaterial absorbers: from theory to practical implementation 165
- Chapter 7 Coding metamaterials: RCS reduction and EMI shielding considerations 187
- Chapter 8 Metamaterial incorporated microstrip-based sensor for dielectric material characterisation 207
- Index 239
