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Electromagnetic fields
- What are electromagnetic fields?
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- What are the effects of radiation?
- Effects of selected radioactive materials
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Specific absorption rate (SAR) at the head
Typical distribution of the specific absorption rate (SAR) at the head surface during a mobile phone call.
