Abstract: A device for measuring a physical quantity related to an electromagnetic field emitted by an electromagnetic source. The device is configured to simulate the electromagnetic characteristics of a reference object made of a lossy medium, e.g. a biological tissue. The device includes: a dielectric layer including an upper surface faced to the electromagnetic source and a bottom surface, the dielectric layer being at least partly transparent to the electromagnetic field emitted by the electromagnetic source; an electromagnetic field enhancing element arranged relative to the dielectric layer and configured in a manner to enhance the intensity of the electromagnetic field transmitted through the dielectric layer in a pre-determined zone; and a sensor arranged beneath the electromagnetic field enhancing element and configured to measure the physical quantity related to the electromagnetic field transmitted through the dielectric layer and the electromagnetic field enhancing element.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a flow of reactive gas for decontaminating a material, surface or area, comprises a first electrode member comprising a first plurality of conductive surfaces and a second electrode member comprising a second plurality of conductive surfaces. The second electrode member is arranged in spaced relationship with the first electrode member to define a reactor channel. The conductive surfaces are exposed to the reactor channel so as to form air gaps between the first plurality of conductive surfaces and the second plurality of conductive surfaces. An air blower generates a flow of air through the reactor channel.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a flow of reactive gas for decontaminating a material, surface or area, which comprises a first electrode member comprising a first conductive sheet and a first plurality of conductive pins protruding from a surface of the first conductive sheet and a second electrode member comprising a second conductive sheet and a second plurality of conductive pins protruding from a surface of the second conductive sheet. The second electrode member is arranged in spaced relationship with the first electrode member to define a reactor channel between the first conductive sheet and the second conductive sheet The first plurality of conductive pins protrude within the reactor channel towards the second conductive sheet and the second plurality of conductive pins protrude within the reactor channel towards the first conductive sheet so as to form air gaps between the first plurality of conductive pins and the second plurality of conductive pins.