Abstract
This study demonstrates effect of 60 GHz radiation applied in a pulsed mode to the finite neuronal network. Short powerful pulses of 50 to 300 msec duration were applied to leech neuronal ganglion and electrophysiological activity of the Retzius cells were recorded via sharp electrodes. Pulses were applied with respect to the natural activity of the tested cell and preconditioned every recorded action potential. Despite fairly low increase of sample's temperature caused by radiation's heating, clear and instant alteration in action potential parameters occurred. Along with that the prolonged utilization of this mode resulted into decrease of action potential spiking rate. Obtained results demonstrate the potential use of sub-terahertz radiation for wireless modulation of neuronal activity.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz |
Editors | Peter Uhd Jepsen |
Publisher | IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Volume | 2016-November |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781467384858 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Nov 2016 |
Event | 41st International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2016 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 25 Sept 2016 → 30 Sept 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 41st International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2016 |
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Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen |
Period | 25/09/16 → 30/09/16 |