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Microwave Hall effect measurements in biomacromolecular systems

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Microwave Hall effect measurements have recently been applied to the study of the electronic properties of biological materials. A basic outline of the relevance of the Hall effect for such biological studies is given, together with a brief summary of the various techniques available for its detection. Particular emphasis is given to the bimodal cavity microwave technique, since this appears to be the most suitable for the investigation of biological materials. Some of the results reported in the literature are discussed in order to give, hopefully, a realistic appraisal of their worth.

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Pethig, R. Microwave Hall effect measurements in biomacromolecular systems. J Biol Phys 1, 193–214 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02309014

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