Microwave (1.7-2.6 GHz) characterization of hydroxylapatite and oxalate using rectangular waveguide

Huan Meng, Xiong Wang, Tao Qin, Min Liang, Hao Xin

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Abstract

Electromagnetic properties of hydroxylapatite and oxalate powders are characterized over 1.7-2.6 GHz using a WR-430 rectangular waveguide. The effective dielectric constant and loss tangent of both compounds are derived from the measured S parameters. Effective medium theory is then applied to extract the intrinsic property of each compound. The extracted intrinsic dielectric constants are 3.37 and 2.17 for hydroxylapatite and oxalate, respectively. While the loss tangent for the former is from 0.04 to 0.07, and for the latter is from 0.02 to 0.026. The characterization results may be useful for early stage breast cancer diagnosis via microwave related modalities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium(APSURSI)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages229-230
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781479935406
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 18 2014
Event2014 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2014 - Memphis, United States
Duration: Jul 6 2014Jul 11 2014

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Other

Other2014 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMemphis
Period7/6/147/11/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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