THE ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE HUMAN-BODY USING ASSOCIATED PARTICLE TIMING BASED ON THE D+D REACTION

Authors
EVANS CJ PETO GC ALLEHYANI S DARKO JB
Citation
Cj. Evans et al., THE ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE HUMAN-BODY USING ASSOCIATED PARTICLE TIMING BASED ON THE D+D REACTION, Applied radiation and isotopes, 49(5-6), 1998, pp. 549-551
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Nuclear Sciences & Tecnology","Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging","Chemistry Inorganic & Nuclear
Journal title
Applied radiation and isotopes
ISSN journal
09698043 → ACNP
Volume
49
Issue
5-6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
549 - 551
Database
ISI
SICI code
0969-8043(1998)49:5-6<549:TEAOTH>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Fast (similar to 2.8 MeV) neutrons are generated in the H-2(d,n)He-3 r eaction, and are used for excitation of sample materials via inelastic scattering. Nanosecond timing identifies the spatial origin of the me asured gamma radiation, making possible three-dimensional imaging and improved detection sensitivity. Several elements have been measured, a nd it is estimated that a clinical device, with equivalent dose of 10 mSv, will be capable of detecting the order df 10-100 mg. (C) 1998 Els evier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.