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Fast Neutrons

Known as: Fast Neutron, Neutron, Fast, Neutrons, Fast 
Neutrons, the energy of which exceeds some arbitrary level, usually around one million electron volts.
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Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Fast-neutron irradiation of YBa2Cu
We have studied the effects of fast neutron (E>0.1 MeV) irradiation on the superconducting properties of polycrystalline YBa/sub… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Dose-effect relations for tumour control and complication rate after fast neutron therapy for pelvic-tumours.
The effects of fast neutrons and high-energy photons were analysed for tumour control and skin and bowel damage after treatment… 
Highly Cited
1972
Highly Cited
1972
Fractionation with x rays and neutrons in mice: response of skin and C 3 H mammary tumours.
Abstract The effectiveness of fast neutron therapy was tested where it was unlikely to show any advantage relative to… 
1972
1972
A fast neutron spectrometer and its use in determining the energy spectra of some cyclotron-produced fast neutron beams.
Abstract This paper describes the development of a fast neutron spectrometer and its application to the measurement of the fast… 
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
The fast neutron beam from the M. R. C. cyclotron.
Abstract A beam of fast neutrons, of mean energy about 6 MeV, has been in use for radiotherapy since August, 1966. Patients are… 
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
Early and late reactions in skin of rats following irradiation with x-rays or fast neutrons.
In any radiotherapeutic treatment there is a maximum dose of radiation which may safely be given to the normal tissues at risk… 
Highly Cited
1968
Highly Cited
1968
The relative effects of fast neutrons and x rays on tumour and normal tissue in the rat. II. Fractionation: recovery and reoxygenation.
Abstract 1. In rats an experimental sarcoma, known to contain hypoxic cells, and the normal tissue of the foot have been… 
Highly Cited
1967
Highly Cited
1967
The relative effects of fast neutrons and x rays on tumour and normal tissue in the rat. I. Single doses.
Abstract 1. Malignant and normal tissues in rats have been irradiated with single does of X rays and fast neutrons. The malignant… 
Highly Cited
1958
Highly Cited
1958
Quantitative relation of RBE in Tradescantia and average LET of gamma rays, x-rays, and 1.3-, 2.5-, and 14.1-Mev fast neutrons.
The relative effectiveness of Co/sup 60/ %gg-rays, x-rays, and 14-Mev D, T. 2.5-Mev D, D, and cyclotron 1-Mev average-energy fast… 
Highly Cited
1950
Highly Cited
1950
The cytogenetic effect of slow neutrons.
HE study of the biological effect of different radiations has progressed as sources of the various radiations have been developed…