On the experimental validation of deep hyperthermia devices: study of representative phantoms
Simple phantoms are often used both in experimental and numerical studies devoted to the validation and optimization of hyperthermia devices [1-3]. These phantoms help in the settlement of the devices excitation to reach a definite goal, i.e., to focalize the electromagnetic power absorption in definite positions within the body without inducing hot spot in other positions. Their simplicity allows experimental verification by measuring the electric field or the temperature increase and performing simple comparisons with numerical results.