Figure 5. EMF configuration schematic and Peltier heating dynamics during treatments (MW and Peltier plate).

(a) Schematic diagram of the EMF system; (b) Electric field and absorbed power modeling using CST Microwave Studio 3D Electromagnetic Simulation Software and inset images of the tip positions of the temperature probe in media (top and side view); (c) Peltier heating stage (diameter = 65 mm, suspension depth = 0.6 mm) with position used for applying the bacterial suspension; (d) The temperature profiles of bacterial suspensions during three consecutive EMF exposures and Peltier Plate heating/cooling control; (e) The heating rate of the bacterial suspension: increasing at a rate of approximately 1 °C per s during first 3 s and then reducing to a rate of approximately 0.3 °C per s for the remainder of the time.