emf-info

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emf-info is the FSM’s knowledge platform. It provides information on the physical, technical, and biological aspects of technologies that use or generate electromagnetic fields (EMF).

The most important technologies include: power infrastructure and power applications, broadcasting (TV, radio), mobile communications, satellite communications, and wireless household and consumer applications (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).

emf-info provides information on the physical and technical principles underlying these applications, explains the current state of knowledge regarding the biological effects of the electromagnetic fields used, and outlines the legal regulations governing the approval of systems and devices that utilize EMF.

For a literature search, visit the EMF-portal of the Uniklinik RWTH Aachen.

Physics (German only)

This section describes the fundamental physical properties of electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields in the frequency range from 0 Hz to 300 GHz. It also explains how these properties are utilized in technology and which natural and artificially generated electromagnetic fields are encountered in everyday life.

Technology (German only)

The most important and most commonly encountered EMF technologies are described here, especially power supply and mobile communications. Numerous aspects of these technologies are explained. Selected other applications such as the induction stove or contactless power transmission are also discussed.

Biology (German only)

This section describes the effects of electromagnetic fields on the human body. These effects are examined separately according to frequency, field strength, and field type (electric, magnetic, electromagnetic).

Law (German only)

This section explains the exposure limits for the most important applications and compares them with international recommendations. It then explains how these limits are derived and the scientific evidence on which they are based.