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Document ID (ISN)54291
CIS number 90-1346
ISSN - Serial title 0049-8610 - Zeitschrift für die gesamte Hygiene und ihre Grenzgebiete
Year 1989
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Meister A., Eggert S., Richter J., Ruppe J.
Title Effects of an ultra-high frequency electromagnetic field (2.45 GHz) on perception, psychic performance and well-being
Original title Die Wirkung eines höchstfrequenten elektromagnetischen Feldes (2,45GHz) auf Wahrnehmungsprozesse, psychische Leistung und Befinden [in German]
Bibliographic information Apr. 1989, Vol.35, No.4, p.203-205. Illus. 6 ref.
Abstract The effects of a 2.45GHz electromagnetic field with power densities of 1000, 500 and 100µW/cm2 on 8 male volunteers were investigated. The parameters used were the perceptual threshold in a tachistoscopic perception test, the total time for a number search test and the total symptoms and acute complaints registered in a questionnaire. At the highest field intensity, there was a decrease of the perception threshold and an increase in the total times and symptoms. At 500µW/cm2, the perception threshold clearly increased. At the lowest power density applied, no differences were found. A high interindividual variability was noted.
Descriptors (primary) radiofrequency radiation; biological effects; electromagnetic fields
Descriptors (secondary) harmful physical agents; microwave radiation measurement; cognitive performance; perceptual-motor performance tests; human behaviour; neuropsychic effects; perceptual-motor performance
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Radiation
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Electromagnetic fields
Non-ionizing radiation