RBE for late somatic effects in mice irradiated with 60 MeV protons relative to X-rays.Investigation of the relative biological effectiveness of energetic protons for the induction of somatic effects in a mammal (mice) following whole body irradiation. The proton energy used approximates the mean energy for proton spectra accompanying solar events. The effects on longevity and the incidence of major neoplastic diseases are summarized. The results obtained suggest that medium energy proton irradiation is no more effective, and on the whole, probably less effective, than conventional X radiation for the induction of late radiation effects in the mouse.
Document ID
19720028388
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Darden, E. B., Jr.
Clapp, N. K.
Bender, R. S.
Jernigan, M. C.
Upton, A. C. (Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, Tenn., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Biosciences
Report/Patent Number
CERN-71-16
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Congress on Protection Against Accelerator and Space Radiation