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Animal Skin Attenuation in the Millimeter Wave Spectrum

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The amount of millimeter-wave radiation which is absorbed or transmitted through pig skin is investigated. Millimeter waves are currently used in a range of technologies, including communication systems, fog-penetrating radar, and the detection of hidden weapons or drugs. They have also been proposed for use in non-lethal weaponry and, more recently, in targeted cancer therapies. Since pigs are often used as biological models for humans, determining how deeply millimeter waves penetrate a pig’s skin and influence the underlying tissues is essential for understanding their potential effects on humans. This experimental study aims to quantify that penetration and associated energy loss.

Source: Eng—Advances in Engineering

DOI: 10.3390/eng7020067

Authors: Yarden Shay, Alex Shteinman, Moshe Einat, Asher Yahalom, Helena Tuchinsky, Stella Danet

Institution: Ariel University

Language: English

Topic: Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,448

Funders: Ministry of Health, State of Israel, Ministry of Health, Uganda