Published October 1976 | Version v1
Report

Microdosimetry, biological modeling, and theoretical biophysics

Description

Microdosimetry research is reported. Monte Carlo calculation of the transport of electrons through liquid water; proposed modifications of the cell survival theory of Katz; a method for calculating cellular inactivation cross sections; and relations between low-LET cell-survival models having different inactivation mechanisms are covered

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Health Physics Division. Annual progress report for period ending June 30, 1976
Journal Page Range
p. 229-239.
Report number
ORNL--5171

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
9366918
Subject category
S73: NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Progress Report
Descriptors DEI
CELL KILLING; CHARGED-PARTICLE TRANSPORT; CROSS SECTIONS; ELECTRONS; ENERGY LOSSES; MICRODOSIMETRY; WATER
Descriptors DEC
DOSIMETRY; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; LEPTONS; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; RADIATION TRANSPORT