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Space radiation biology and related topics /
Space Radiation Biology and Related Topics.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Autores Corporativos: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Academic Press,
1974.
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| Colección: | Monograph series on radiation biology.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; Space Radiation Biology and Related Topics; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. Historical Survey of Space Radiation Biology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Radiation from beyond the Earth; 1.3 Radiation around the Earth; 1.4 Particles from the Sun; 1.5 Study of Space Radiation Hazards; 1.6 Space Radiations in Chemical and Biological Evolution; References; Chapter 2. Radiation Physics and Evaluation of Current Hazards; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Sources of Radiation; 2.3 Interaction of Radiation with Matter.
- 2.4 Dose and Dose-Rate Profiles in Space Flight2.5 Trapped Particle Dose Profiles; 2.6 Active Shielding Concepts; 2.7 Planetary Radiation Environments; 2.8 Summary; References; Chapter 2A. Solar Electromagnetic Radiation; 2A.1 General Features of Solar Radiation; 2A.2 Solar Radio Emissions; 2A.3 Solar X-Rays; 2A.4 Solar Ultraviolet Radiation; References; Chapter 3. Particle Irradiation Methods; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Heavy Charged-Particle Properties; 3.3 Detectors; 3.4 Beam Measurements; 3.5 Irradiation Techniques; 3.6 Future Accelerator Capabilities; References.
- Chapter 4. Cellular Radiation Biology4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Heavy-Particle Irradiation of Molecules of Biological Interest; 4.3 Heavy-Particle Irradiation of Viruses; 4.4 Heavy-Particle Irradiation of Microorganisms; 4.5 Genetic Effects of Heavy Charged Particles; 4.6 Effects of Heavy Charged Particles on Mammalian Cells in Vitro; 4.7 Summary of Heavy Charged-Particle Effects; 4.8 Effects of Radiations of Various LETs on Mammalian Cells in Vivo; 4.9 Some Heavy-Ion Experiments with Natural Radiation; 4.10 Cellular Effects of Ultraviolet Light; References.
- Chapter 5. Radiation and Molecular and Biological Evolution5.1 Interactions of Radiations with the Earth's Atmosphere; 5.2 Radiation and Chemical Evolution; 5.3 Evolution of Genetic Information; 5.4 Radiation and the Evolution of Microorganisms; 5.5 Space Radiation and Evolutionary Catastrophes; 5.6 Radiation and Extraterrestrial Origins of Life; References; Chapter 6. Magnetic Fields and Their Biological Effects; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Effects Involving Magnetic Fields, Electromotive Forces, and Moving Conductors; 6.3 Magnetic Effects on the Physical Chemistry of Biosystems.
- 6.4 Magnetic Field Observations on Organisms6.5 Conclusions and Future Paths of Inquiry; References; Chapter 6A. Relevant Principles of Magnetism and Biomagnetics; 6A.1 Concept of Magnetism; 6A.2 Magnetic Field Definitions; 6A.3 Molecular Basis of Magnetism; 6A.4 Quantum Energetics (Kauzman, 1957); 6A.5 Chemical Bonding (Pullman, 1962); 6A.6 Thermodynamics; 6A.7 Types of Magnetic Field Interactions with Biological Systems; 6A.8 Proposed Molecular Mechanisms; References; Chapter 7. Results of Radiobiological Experiments on Satellites; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Satellites.