Design of an Applicator for nsPEF Exposure of Newborn Mice

Abstract

Abstract-This paper proposes the design of a new in vivo applicator of nsPEFs suitable for whole body exposure of several newborn mice. The system is based on a UWB patch antenna and exhibits a wide operating band (300-1100 MHz).To improve the system efficiency, a dielectric box, with permittivity similar to that of the mouse has been used as sample holder, placed on the antenna and completely covering it. The system shows a good efficiency and acceptable homogeneity within the samples.Keywords-nsPEF applicator, new born mice, dosimetry, broad-band device.