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Human visual response to nuclear particle exposuresExperiments with accelerated helium ions were performed in an effort to localize the site of initial radiation interactions in the eye that lead to light flash observations by astronauts during spaceflight. The character and efficiency of helium ion induction of visual sensations depended on the state of dark adaptation of the retina; also, the same events were seen with different efficiencies and details when particle flux density changed. It was concluded that fast particles cause interactions in the retina, particularly in the receptor layer, and thus give rise to the sensations of light flashes, streaks, and supernovae.
Document ID
19720010004
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tobias, C. A.
(California Univ. Berkeley. Lawrence Radiation Lab, CA, United States)
Budinger, T. F.
(California Univ. Berkeley. Lawrence Radiation Lab, CA, United States)
Lyman, J. T.
(California Univ. Berkeley. Lawrence Radiation Lab, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington Proc. of the Natl. Symp. on Nat. and Manmade Radiation in Space
Subject Category
Physics, Atomic, Molecular, And Nuclear
Accession Number
72N17654
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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