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New exposure limits for non-sinusoidal waveforms were derived, offering multiples of existing sinusoidal limits for electric fields and magnetic flux density. These updated guidelines account for waveform characteristics, enhancing safety standards for electromagnetic field exposure.

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Area of Science:

Biophysics
Electromagnetism
Computational Modeling

Background:

Current exposure standards primarily address sinusoidal waveforms.
Non-sinusoidal waveforms are prevalent in various applications and require specific safety considerations.
Understanding peripheral nerve stimulation thresholds is crucial for setting accurate exposure limits.

Purpose of the Study:

To derive basic restrictions for induced internal electric fields and reference levels for external magnetic flux density for non-sinusoidal waveforms.
To establish these limits as multiples of existing sinusoidal waveform limits.
To investigate the influence of waveform characteristics on stimulation thresholds.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Law of Electrostimulation to determine peripheral nerve stimulation thresholds.
Employed the Spatially Extended Nonlinear Node computational model for threshold calculations.
Derived threshold ratios (non-sinusoidal to sinusoidal) to establish new exposure limits.

Main Results:

Non-sinusoidal basic restrictions and reference levels were derived as multiples of sinusoidal limits.
Threshold ratios showed agreement for fast-rising, flat-topped waveforms but discrepancy for continuous sinusoids.
Non-sinusoidal limits exhibit a frequency-dependent relationship similar to sinusoidal ones, with waveform-dependent transition frequencies.

Conclusions:

Derived non-sinusoidal exposure limits are functionally similar to sinusoidal ones but adjusted for waveform specifics.
Fast-rising waveforms allow for increased limits due to inverse relationship with flux density rise-time.
Non-sinusoidal reference levels are significantly lower than sinusoidal ones above transition frequencies, indicating enhanced safety margins.