Published 1996 | Version v1
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Nuclear techniques for trace element analysis. PIXE and its applications to biomedical samples

Creators

  • 1. Atomic and Nuclear Physics Department, Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, PO Box MG-6, R-76900 Bucharest, (Romania)
  • 2. Naples Univ. (Italy). Ist. di Fisica

Description

Problems in understanding the role of trace elements in the functioning of life processes are discussed. A brief review of the state of the PIXE technique is given. Principles and recent advances in beam systems, instrumentation and sample handling are covered. A rather comprehensive list of references regarding varies methodological aspects and biomedical applications is given. Some applications are discussed. In particular, preliminary results of an investigation regarding pediatric obesity are presented. (author) 5 tabs., 21 refs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Romanian Reports in Physics
Journal Volume
48
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 105-111.
ISSN
1221-1451
CODEN
RORPED

INIS

Country of Publication
Romania
Country of Input or Organization
Romania
INIS RN
28048190
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
Descriptors DEI
BEAM PRODUCTION; BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; LIFE CYCLE; MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; METABOLIC DISEASES; MULTI-ELEMENT ANALYSIS; PEDIATRICS; PIXE ANALYSIS; TRACE AMOUNTS; VIABILITY
Descriptors DEC
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; DISEASES; EQUIPMENT; MATERIALS; MEDICINE; NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS; X-RAY EMISSION ANALYSIS