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Alpha Particles

Known as: Particle, Alpha, alpha radiation, Alpha Particle 
Positively charged particles composed of two protons and two NEUTRONS, i.e. equivalent to HELIUM nuclei, which are emitted during disintegration of… 
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Abstract Anderson, R. M., Marsden, S. J., Paice, S. J., Bristow, A.;thE., Kadhim, M. A., Griffin, C. S. and Goodhead, D. T… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
The mechanism(s) by which alpha (alpha) particles like those emitted from inhaled radon and radon progeny cause their… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
The present study was undertaken to assess the protective effect of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) against the induction and rejoining… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Epidemiological studies have established an association between exposure to radon and carcinoma of the lung. However, based on… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
The design, construction and calibration of a convenient irradiator is described that provides controlled exposure to a uniform… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
A complete theory of wave-particle interactions is presented whereby both circulating and trapped energetic ions can destabilize… 
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
  • Carlson
  • 1988
  • Corpus ID: 29510623
The structure of the alpha particle is examined through microscopic studies with a variety of interaction models. Variational… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
We studied the transient characteristics of charge collection from alpha-particle tracks in silicon devices. We have run computer… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Mammalian cells in culture have been shown here for the first time to be transformed by alpha irradiation. Mouse embryo (C3H 10T1… 
Highly Cited
1966
Highly Cited
1966
The ultrastructural features of oligodendrocytes have been studied in a zone of cerebral cortex in which all neurons are…