SAR (special absorption rate) & frequency

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The discussion centers on the relationship between wavelength, frequency, energy, and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in human brain tissue. It highlights that while energy increases with frequency, SAR does not necessarily follow this trend due to factors like geometry, electromagnetic wave coupling, and the amplitude of the wave. The conversation notes that coupling is only weakly dependent on frequency, and at higher frequencies, eddy currents in conductive tissue dissipate energy without significantly increasing SAR. Additionally, it clarifies that SAR refers to the specific amount of energy absorbed per kilogram of tissue. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for accurately assessing SAR in biological contexts.
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we know the relation between wavelength, frequency and energy :
The greater the energy, the larger the frequency and the shorter (smaller) the wavelength -> E=h\upsilon
On the other side, SAR is common property that measures absorbed energy.
Now if we calculating SAR for human brain tissue , we would have such graph :
SAR.jpg


But i don't understand why it behaves like that , why SAR doesn't increase with frequency ?
 
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There's no graph, so I don't know what exactly you are referring to. In general, you shouldn't confuse quantum properties with the classical problem you are considering. Power absorption depends on geometry, EM wave coupling, and on the square of the amplitude of the wave. Coupling depends only weakly on frequency. As frequency rises, eddy currents are induced and dissipated in the highly conductive tissue. Higher frequencies don't change this until you get high enough to limit penetration due to skin depth shielding.

PS: It's Specific (not special) Absorption Rate. Specific means amount per kg of tissue.
 
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