TITLE: The microwave auditory phenomenon

Document ID: 19800036854 A (80A21024) File Series: Open Literature

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Authors:

Lin, J. C. (Wayne State University)

Journal Title: IEEE Page: vol. 68

Published: Jan 01, 1980

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(Corporate Source(s) Not Available)

Pages: 7

Contract Number: None

Abstract:

The paper examines electrophysiological activity produced by exposing the brains of laboratory animals to rectangular pulses of microwave energy. These results suggest that a microwave auditory phenomenon is evoked by a mechanism similar to conventional sound reception, and that the primary interaction site is peripheral to the cochlea. It is shown that the peak pressure due to thermal expansion is greater than the radiation pressure or electrostriction, and that the induced sound frequency is only a function of the size and acoustic property of the brain. Several suggestions were made for future research in microwave auditory effect and its health implications.

Major Subject Terms:

AUDITORY PERCEPTION ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY MICROWAVES PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES RADIATION EFFECTS

Minor Subject Terms:

AEROSPACE MEDICINE ELECTROSTRICTION HEALTH PHYSICS RADIATION HAZARDS RADIOBIOLOGY RATS

Language Note: English

Notes:

IEEE, Proceedings, vol. 68, Jan. 1980, p. 67-73. Navy-NSF-supported research.

Jan. 1980, p. 67-73. Navy-NSF-supported research

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