Abstract
An optical telemetry technique was developed which enables us to evaluate physiological responses non-invasively without restraining the subject. The change in diameters of peripheral blood vessels is measured as the change in transmitted intensity of infra-red light across an ear auricle. The signal is transmitted to a remote place using infra-red light diffusely reflected from a ceiling and walls of a room. After the feasibility of this technique was verified with various stress-responses, it was applied to the study of biological effects of electromagnetic fields. A rabbit was exposed to a strong electric field, and the change in its peripheral circulation was detected with this technique. Different field strengths were applied from 5 kV/m - 100 kV/m. Both contraction and dilation of peripheral blood vessels were detected on the exposure to electric fields. The threshold level of the field strength to cause the response was analyzed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 230-233 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 Dec 1 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1994 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility - Miyagi, Jpn Duration: 1994 May 16 → 1994 May 20 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering