Microwave Signals: A New Frontier in Non-Invasive Medical Diagnostics: A Study

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 03 | Page : 27 41
    By

    Ayesha Khalil Mulani,

  • Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat,

  1. Student, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
  2. Professor & Head, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Imagine a future where medical diagnoses are quicker, safer, and more accessible, and where therapies are more precise and less invasive. This future is rapidly approaching, driven in part by the quiet revolution of microwave signals in medicine. Far from their everyday use in ovens and communication, these non-ionizing electromagnetic waves are proving to be powerful tools, offering unprecedented insights into the human body and innovative ways to treat disease. At its core, the medical application of microwave signals relies on their unique interaction with the body’s tissues. Different tissues, particularly those with varying water content or cellular structures (like healthy tissue versus cancerous tumors, or blood clots versus normal brain matter), exhibit distinct dielectric properties. These properties dictate how they absorb, reflect, and transmit microwave energy. By precisely measuring these interactions, researchers can create detailed “maps” of the body’s internal composition, identify anomalies, and even deliver targeted therapeutic energy. Based on extensive research and promising early-stage clinical trials, the potential of microwave signals spans two primary domains: diagnostics and therapy. The diagnostic capabilities of microwave technology are particularly exciting due to its non-ionizing nature, meaning it does not expose patients to harmful radiation like X-rays or CT scans. Beyond diagnostics, microwave signals can be harnessed to deliver targeted energy for therapeutic purposes, often by generating heat.

Keywords: Microwave, medicine, diagnostics, thermal interaction, non-thermal interaction, therapy, bacteria

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Ayesha Khalil Mulani, Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat. Microwave Signals: A New Frontier in Non-Invasive Medical Diagnostics: A Study. Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies. 2025; 12(03):27-41.
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