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Biological effects of fast neutrons

D. Winterhalter ; Zavod za fiziku Medicinskog fakulteta i Institut »Ruder Bošković«, Zagreb

Sažetak

The paper is a review of the development of the therapeutic application of fast neutrons. Biological properties of fast neutrons are described in view of their clinical application and advantages of neutron radiation over conventional photon and electron radiation are emphasized. The fast-neutron sources most widely used in radiotherapy are described and their physical and biological parameters are discussed. The results of the clinical application of fast neutrons are given and further possibilites of such application indicated.

Ključne riječi

Hrčak ID:

158565

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/158565

Datum izdavanja:

29.9.1982.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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