ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF EM FIELDS

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite. Knowledge of the principles of electrotechnics, electronics and electromagnetic fields are useful

Contents

Electromagnetic fields review: low and high frequency fields, near and far fields, numerical and experimental techniques, shielding
Biological effects of electromagnetic fields: low frequency effects, high frequency effects, dosimetry
Laws and regulations: National and international laws, technical standards, recommendations and guidelines on EMF safety and health effects
Low frequency sources of electromagnetic fields: Power lines and systems, power electronics, electrified railway lines, electrical vehicles
Intermediate frequency sources of electromagnetic fields: wireless power transfer, industrial applications
High frequency sources of electromagnetic fields: Radio Base Stations and cellular phones, broadcasting systems, radars, personal communication systems, RFID, medical devices

Assessment methods

Written and oral exam.
The oral assesment is based on 3 questions. Optional short homework on hot topic.