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Effect of modulated microwave radiation on human EEG asymmetry

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  • Anna Suhhova

    (Technomedicum of Tallinn University of Technology)

  • Maie Bachmann

    (Technomedicum of Tallinn University of Technology)

  • Jaanus Lass

    (Technomedicum of Tallinn University of Technology)

  • Deniss Karai

    (Technomedicum of Tallinn University of Technology)

  • Hiie Hinrikus

    (Technomedicum of Tallinn University of Technology)

Abstract

This study is aimed to investigation of the effect of modulated 450 MHz microwave radiation on the EEG inter-hemispheric asymmetry. Ten cycles of the microwave exposure (1 min off and 1 min on) at fixed modulation frequency were applied on two groups of healthy volunteers. The first group of 13 subjects was exposed to microwave radiation modulated at 14 Hz and the second group of 15 subjects at 40 Hz frequency. The peak specific absorption rate (SAR) average over 1 g was 0.303 W/kg. Differences in SAR between hemispheres were up to 20 dB. Rod antenna was located from the left side of the head. Differences of relative changes in EEG energy between symmetric channels FP1–FP2, T3–T4, P3–P4 and O1–O2 in exposed and sham conditions were analysed. The results showed increase in EEG energy from the left side caused by microwave exposure. Statistical analysis done for the whole group of subjects didn’t reveal significant differences in inter-hemispheres asymmetry between exposed and sham conditions. However, statistical analysis performed for individual subjects detected significant differences in asymmetry caused by exposure for 15–35% of individuals.

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  • Anna Suhhova & Maie Bachmann & Jaanus Lass & Deniss Karai & Hiie Hinrikus, 2009. "Effect of modulated microwave radiation on human EEG asymmetry," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 29(2), pages 210-214, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:29:y:2009:i:2:d:10.1007_s10669-009-9214-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s10669-009-9214-8
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    1. Maie Bachmann & Ruth Tomson & Jaan Kalda & Maksim Säkki & Jaanus Lass & Viiu Tuulik & Hiie Hinrikus, 2007. "Individual changes in human EEG caused by 450 MHz microwave modulated at 40 and 70 Hz," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 27(4), pages 511-517, December.
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    1. Marko S. Markov, 2012. "Impact of physical factors on the society and environment," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 32(2), pages 121-130, June.

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