Finite element solution of Maxwell's equations for hyperthermia treatment planning

Abstract A general Galerkin formulation is given for the periodic form of Maxwell's equations on a bounded inhomogeneous medium. The formulation conserves energy exactly and its dispersion relation is studied. Solutions for test problems representative of hyperthermia applications show good agreement with analytic solutions. A representative clinical example is shown.

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