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P&S: Our Daily Exposure to Electromagnetic Radiation

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Juerg Leuthold
Does not take place this semester. The course unit can only be taken once. Repeated enrollment in a later semester is not creditable.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:22

Abstract

The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.

Objective

How strong is the electromagnetic radiation generated by base stations, mobile phones and TV towers? What can you do in order to minimize your daily exposure to electromagnetic fields? In this project you will learn the basic know-how required to deal and work with radio frequency electromagnetic fields. You will see our microwave laboratory and get familiar with the RF and microwave measurement equipment. Using ExpoM-RF, a personal exposure meter originally developed at the Institute of Electromagnetic Fields, you will be able to perform outdoor measurements and track your daily exposure to electromagnetic fields in the frequency range from 87.5 MHz to 5.8 GHz. The complete project description can be found on: http://people.ee.ethz.ch/~mzahner/PPS-EMrad/

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
14.02.2025
Signup End
28.02.2025
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course P&S: Our Daily Exposure to Electromagnetic Radiation
Does not take place this semester. Für den Zugang zum Angebot und zur Einschreibung loggen Sie sich hier ein (mit Ihrem n.ETHZ account): Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Seite jeweils erst zwei Wochen vor Semesterbeginn zugänglich ist und im Verlauf des Semesters wieder abgeschaltet wird. Die Einschreibung ist nur von Freitag vor Semesterbeginn bis zum ersten Freitagmittag im Semester möglich. To access the offer and to enroll for courses log in (with your n.ethz account): Please note that the P&S-site is accessible no earlier than two weeks before the start of the semester until four weeks after the start of the semester. Enrollment is only possible from Friday before the start of the semester until noon of the first Friday in the semester.
No time listed 3 h weekly

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