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Figure 5.23 Contour plot of the 10 g avg SAR distribution through the body cross-section
where the maximum is located, for exposure to a GSM antenna located 5 mm away from the human
chest. (From Martinez Burdalo, M., A. Martin, A. Sanchis, and R. Villar. 2009. Bioelectomagnetics,
30, 51. With permission.)
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Figure 5.25 Electric field distribution radiated by an isolated base-station antenna. (From
Lacroux, F. et al. 2008. Ann Telecommun, 63, 64. With permission.)
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Figure 5.27 Subject on the building roof: (a) Erms when the subject is absent (b) Erms when
the subject is present (c) SAR distribution inside the subject. (From Bernardi, P., M. Cavagnaro,
S. Pisa, and E. Piuzzi. 2000. IEEE Trans Microw Theory Tech, 48, 11. With permission.)