Quasi-static approximation error of electric field analysis for transcranial current stimulation.
Gabriel GaugainLorette QuéguinerMarom BiksonRonan SauleauMaxim ZhadobovJulien ModoloDenys NikolayevPublished in: Journal of neural engineering (2023)
Quasi-static approximation remains valid in the frequency range currently used for tACS. However, neglecting permittivity (static formulation) introduces significant error for both harmonic and non-harmonic signals. It points out that reliable low frequency dielectric data are needed for accurate tCS numerical modeling.