The Basic Aspects of Radiation Effects on Living SystemsJames J. Nickson |
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... ionizing particles . This does not mean that most of the effects are due to ionization itself ; quite the contrary . But the initial transfer of energy comes to most atoms through the more or less close approach of a charged particle ...
... ionizing particles . This does not mean that most of the effects are due to ionization itself ; quite the contrary . But the initial transfer of energy comes to most atoms through the more or less close approach of a charged particle ...
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... ionizing particles , except the slowest electrons , and extend considerably the volume affected by the concentrated ionizing forces of a heavy alpha particle . Lea [ ( 6 ) , esp . pp . 26 ff . ] has estimated that delta rays extend the ...
... ionizing particles , except the slowest electrons , and extend considerably the volume affected by the concentrated ionizing forces of a heavy alpha particle . Lea [ ( 6 ) , esp . pp . 26 ff . ] has estimated that delta rays extend the ...
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... particle and de- creases as its instantaneous speed increases . Accordingly , with different types of ionizing particles and different conditions of irradiation , the dis- tribution of activated molecules along the ionization tracks may ...
... particle and de- creases as its instantaneous speed increases . Accordingly , with different types of ionizing particles and different conditions of irradiation , the dis- tribution of activated molecules along the ionization tracks may ...
Contents
THE PHYSICAL PROC | 1 |
AVERAGE ENERGY LOSS | 13 |
BEAMS OF HIGHENERGY PARTICLES | 25 |
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