@inproceedings{84b8b10c5ca342c28d56d7eddaf11956,
title = "Ultrasound linear array for use in intracavitary applicators for thermotherapy of prostatic diseases",
abstract = "Ultrasound intracavitary applicators for hyperthermal treatment may offer significant advantages over electromagnetic devices. We present Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) distributions produced in a homogeneous medium (attenuation 10 Np/m/MHz) by a linear array of 25 planar elements, each 3×15 mm, driven at 500 kHz. Using the pseudo-inverse method to synthesize intensity patterns with a single focus or multiple foci, we show that this array has the potential to treat at distances of approximately 20-60 mm and over ±30 mm with respect to the centre-line of the array. Optimization of array efficiency and intensity distribution and effects of practical details such as inter-element spacing and phase quantization have also been investigated.",
author = "Hand, {J. W.} and E. Ebbini and D. O'Keeffe and D. Israel and S. Mohammadtaghi",
year = "1993",
doi = "10.1109/ultsym.1993.339612",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0780312783",
series = "Proceedings of the IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium",
publisher = "Publ by IEEE",
pages = "1225--1228",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium",
note = "Proceedings of the IEEE 1993 Ultrasonics Symposium ; Conference date: 31-10-1993 Through 03-11-1993",
}