Visualization of 5G antenna radiation characteristics using 3D printed models – focusing on busting the myths and finding out the truth about 5G health issues

Jung-Hyeon Kim, Soo-Jin Joo, Yong-Hoon Kim and Tae-Hoon Yoo

Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, 2022, vol. 36, issue 13, 1924-1934

Abstract: The developments of mobile communication technology accompanied by increase in the number of high frequency bands and antennas, gave the public a negative perception that 5G is harmful to human health. Recently, rumors circulated on social media that 5G spreads COVID-19 and the pandemic. Leaving this situation untouched will hinder the successful landing of 5G and the development of 6G technology. Hence, the misunderstanding and groundless belief in 5G need to be corrected. We believe that misunderstanding and myths about 5G communications stem from fears of invisible electromagnetic waves. We visualize and compare the 5G and 4G antennas’ radiation properties by creating models with 3D printing technology to offer an intuitive impression of antenna characteristics and dispel the invisible fear. The radiation characteristics of the antennas used in 5G and 4G base stations and smartphones and their impacts on the human body are analyzed by using the electromagnetic simulator, HFSS.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/09205071.2022.2049896

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