A Novel Cell Irradiation System Using 90 degrees-Scattering Technique

作者:Cho I C*; Weng M F; Wu J M; Chiang S Y; Chou W T; Niu H; Hsu C H
来源:IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 2011, 58(1): 95-98.
DOI:10.1109/TNS.2010.2087036

摘要

A novel cell irradiation system was developed for use with the HVEE Van de Graaff accelerator at the National Tsing Hua University. A 90 degrees-scattering technique using an Au foil was designed, in which charged particles were directed from horizontal to vertical irradiation. Beam performance was tested with a silicon detector and a CR-39 nuclear track detector. The HeLa cells were irradiated with 2-MeV alpha particles and the formation of giant cells was observed. The result showed that this system provides a convenient way of generating a vertical particle beam and a cell-supporting chamber, thereby allowing a suitable cell growth condition during irradiation. Furthermore, establishment of such a system is more convenient and economical than the alternatives.

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