5.8Ghz phones, less harmful than 2.4Ghz?

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The discussion centers on the potential health impacts of 5.8GHz cordless phones compared to 2.4GHz models. Participants express uncertainty about the relationship between frequency and harm, noting that while 5.8GHz is more energetic, it may operate at lower power levels. Additionally, the 5.8GHz frequency is further from the resonant frequency of water molecules, which is around 2.4GHz. The conversation highlights the need for insights from professionals in physics and biochemistry to clarify the implications of these frequencies on health.

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I was wondering about these new cordless phones running at 5.8Ghz, are they more harmful than the old 2.4Ghz phones, considering their frequency is over twice as energetic? Maybe the 5.8Ghz, use less power (amplitude) I don't know, but another thought is that at least the 5.8Ghz frequency is further away from the water molecule resonances around ~2.4Ghz.

Personally, I don't know what to think of the hoopla concerning phones and cancer or other ailments and I'd be curious to know what professional physicists think about this.
 
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5.8Ghz is still a lot lower than the frequency of visible light ~10^15Hz, and people don't spend too much time worrying about light bulbs causing cancer. I am not so sure about exactly how they would cause cancer though - best ask a biochemist.
 

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