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Abstract #2697

Optimization of Dielectric Substrate for a 7 T Radiative Antenna: Role of Surface Waves

Ozlem Ipek1, J. J.W. Lagendijk1, C.A.T. van den Berg1

1Radiotherapy, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


The radiative antenna is optimized in terms of size and dielectric properties of the substrate. The role of surface waves is studied as a function of the thickness of the dielectric substrate and the relative electrical permittivity. As a result, optimal in-coupling of RF signal is strongly determined by the surface waves.