Millimetre Wave Absorption by the Cornea

This dissertation introduces a computational phantom employing the Finite-Difference Time-Domain technique to investigate the interaction of non-ionizing radiation, specifically millimetre waves and terahertz frequency electromagnetic radiation, with the human cornea. It integrates experimental findings from the Australian Synchrotron. The goal was to contribute to radiation safety standards amid the rapid evolution of 5G technology and the potential advent of 6G and beyond. The model replicates the human eyeball realistically and explores various exposure scenarios, including the impact of eyelashes on electric field distribution when exposed to radiation sources ranging from 20-100 Gigahertz while considering pathological conditions such as dry eyes.