Optimizing a 6 GHz RF Exposure System for in Vivo Experiments: A Comparative Study of Open-Ended Waveguide and Horn Antennas
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Abstract
This paper comprehensively investigates the optimization of localized radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure configurations for human experiments with open-ended waveguide and horn antennas operating at 6 GHz. By using a simulation-based approach to vary the antenna-to-tissue distance and analyzing key performance metrics including the peak specific absorption rate (SAR) and beam spot, we aimed to optimize the experimental setup for safe exposures on the forearm while maintaining optimal performance levels. When comparing the two antennas across a range of antenna-to-tissue distances, the horn exhibited a higher SAR and a more focused beam spot compared to the open-ended waveguide. Specifically, at a distance of 50 mm, the spatially averaged peak SAR in 10 g (pSAR) on the skin surface was <tex xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">$5.5 \mathrm{W} / \text{kg}$</tex> and <tex xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">$3.4 \mathrm{W} / \text{kg}$</tex> for the horn and open-ended waveguide, respectively. These findings underscore the importance of antenna selection and placement when optimizing RF exposure configurations for human experiments.
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