Published October 1975 | Version v1
Journal article

Assessment of RBE of californium-252 for C57- black/6 mouse fibrosarcoma by a precise afterloading technique

  • 1. Univ. of Chicago

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Afterloading techniques were developed for the in vivo assessment of the RBE of californium-252 neutrons with respect to radium-226 γ using a fibrosarcoma in mice. The afterloading holder positions sources so that the tumor is uniformly irradiated. Using the end points of tumor volumetric studies up to 150 days after irradiation, it was found that the RBE ranged from 5 to 8 at clinically relevant dose rates and total doses. (auth)

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Augmented title (English)
RBE of "2"5"2Cf fission neutrons compared with "2"2"6 Ra #gamma#

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Journal Title
Radiology
Journal Volume
117
Journal Issue
1
Series
Radiology.
Journal Page Range
205-209
ISSN
0033-8419

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