Inputs

Measured centerline-to-centerline, in centimeters.
Physical split in the ring, in millimeters.
Used for conductor radius in the inductance and gap-capacitance estimates.
Picofarads added for terminals, wiring, supports, and nearby objects.

The patent describes multiple open radiating circuits. This calculator models one isolated ring; a real MWO assembly couples many rings and the driving circuit.

Estimated results

Copper length -
Loop area -
Loop inductance -
Total capacitance -
LC resonance -
Free-space wavelength -

Formula notes

The inductance estimate uses the standard single-turn circular-loop approximation: L = mu0 r (ln(8r/a) - 2), where r is loop radius and a is conductor radius. Gap capacitance is estimated from the facing wire area, then an adjustable stray capacitance is added before calculating f = 1 / (2 pi sqrt(LC)).

The result is usually dominated by the stray-capacitance assumption. Changing the environment, gap terminals, supports, nearby conductors, or the driving circuit can move the measured resonance substantially.

FAQ

Does this calculate a proven medical frequency?

No. It estimates simple open-loop geometry and a rough LC resonance. It does not validate any therapeutic claim.

Why is the resonance only an estimate?

A split ring has distributed capacitance, nearby-object coupling, terminal effects, and drive-circuit effects. This tool uses a lumped single-loop approximation for orientation.

What patent is this based on?

The geometry framing is based on US1962565A, which describes concentric split radiating circuits excited by high-frequency impulses.