Nuclear applied physics at the Milan cyclotron

A review is given on the use of the Milan Cyclotron in trace element analysis via nuclear activation and X-ray fluorescence and in radioisotope production for medical and biological uses. Proton activation analysis is used for the determination of lead-concentration, whereas X-ray fluorescence analysis is applied for the analysis of aerosols. A detailed discussion is given on the possible interferences and on the sensitivity. Several spectra are shown and the experimental arrangement is given. On the field of radioisotope production, after a short general outline, the experimental results are given. Some of the isotopes produced in the laboratory are treated in details: 203Pb, 206Bi, 65Zn, 56Co, 48V, 66Ga, 67Ga, 88Y, 87Y, sup(87m)Sr and 51Cr. (T.G.)