文档介绍：Advances in
ic Fields
in Living Systems
Volume 4
Advances in
ic Fields
in Living Systems
Volume 4
Edited by
James C. Lin
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
James C. Lin
Department of Electrical puter Engineering,
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL 60707-7053 USA
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Preface to Volume 1
Hardly any phenomenon in the modern environment is as ubiquitous as ic
fields and waves. We have learned to understand the physical characteristics of these energy
forms, and we have applied them in abundant ways to embellish our ways of life and
our standards of living. Furthermore, we e to depend on them for health, safety,
information, comfort, and conveyance.
Apart from their intended roles, these ic fields and waves produce other
effects that may influence the activities of anisms. The effects produced depend on
many physical, chemical, and biological factors. They may be grossly apparent and visible
soon after exposure of the anism or they may not appear to have influenced the