Effect of EMP fields on cell membrane potentials

A simple model is presented for cell membrane potentials induced during exposure to electromagnetic pulse (EMP). Using calculated values of internal electric field strength induced during EMP exposure, the model predicts that cell membrane potentials of about 100 mV may be induced for time frames on...

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Main Authors: Gailey, P.C., Easterly, C.E.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological system modeling
Biomembranes
Capacitance
Cells (biology)
Conductivity
Current density
EMP radiation effects
Laboratories
Lipidomics
Resonance
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Summary:A simple model is presented for cell membrane potentials induced during exposure to electromagnetic pulse (EMP). Using calculated values of internal electric field strength induced during EMP exposure, the model predicts that cell membrane potentials of about 100 mV may be induced for time frames on the order of 10 ns. Possible biological effects of these potentials including electroporation are discussed.
DOI:10.1109/IEMBS.1993.979209