Buch, Englisch, 473 Seiten, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 990 g
Underlying Physical Problems
Buch, Englisch, 473 Seiten, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 990 g
ISBN: 978-0-12-100071-4
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing
People are immersed in electromagnetic fields from such sources as power lines, domestic appliances, mobile phones, and even electrical storms. All living beings sense electric fields, but the physical origins of the phenomenon are still unclear. Magnetobiology considers the effects of electromagnetic fields on living organisms. It provides a comprehensive review of relevant experimental data and theoretical concepts, and discusses all major modern hypotheses on the physical nature of magnetobiological effects. It also highlights some problems that have yet to be solved and points out new avenues for research.
Why do some people feel unwell during a lightning storm?
Why is there a correlation between the level of electromagnetic background and the incidence of cancer?
Why do so many medical centers use electromagnetic exposures to treat a wide variety of disorders in humans?
The international scientific community is extremely interested in a theory of magnetobiology and the answers to these and other questions, as evidenced by the growing number of research associations in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named electromagnetic contamination in occupational and residential areas as a stress factor for human beings.
This book stands out among recent texts on magnetobiology because it draws on a strong foundation of empirical and theoretical evidence to explain the various effects of magnetic fields on the human body. It contains the first comprehensive collection of experimental data bearing physical information, frequency and amplitude/power spectra, and original research data on how electromagnetic fields interfere with ions and molecules inside the proteins of living organisms.
Zielgruppe
The book is primarily intended for physicists - both in industry and postgraduate students, though experts in chemistry, biology, medicine and related fields may find it a useful source of information. It will also be useful to those called upon to develop national standards of electromagnetic safety.
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Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Biophysik
- Naturwissenschaften Chemie Physikalische Chemie Elektrochemie, Magnetochemie
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Elektrizität, Elektrodynamik
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Halbleiter- und Supraleiterphysik
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Magnetismus
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Angewandte Biologie Biophysik
