Computational FEM Model, Phantom and Ex Vivo Swine Breast Validation of an Optimized Double-Slot Microcoaxial Antenna Designed for Minimally Invasive Breast Tumor Ablation: Theoretical and Experimental Comparison of Temperature, Size of Lesion, and SWR, Preliminary Data

Table 1

Dimensions and properties of the materials used for the FEM modelling of the double-slot microcoaxial antenna.

Parameter	Value	Reference
Central conductor diameter	mm	[17]
Dielectric diameter	mm	[17]
External conductor diameter	mm	[17]
Catheter diameter	mm	—
Material	Relative permittivity	Reference
Coaxial cable internal dielectric	2.03	[18]
Catheter	2.60	[16]