Medical application of slow electromagnetic waves

The development and realization of microwave radiators, based on slow-wave structures (SWS) application, has shown that the application of slow electromagnetic waves is extremely promising in different areas of medicine. A novel family of RF applicators and microwave radiators is offered and designed. An artificial ear with antenna on coupled spirals and coagulating scalpels with coupled combs on metal and dielectric blades were developed. This paper, based on analysis of the physical properties of slow electromagnetic waves and the laws of electrodynamics, presents the main features of SWS-based applicators and radiators which enable new application of RF and microwaves in medicine.