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Molecular Radiation Biology

The Action of Ionizing Radiation on Elementary Biological Objects

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  • © 1970

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Authors:
  1. Hermann Dertinger

    1. Nuclear Science Center, University of Heidelberg and Institute for Radiation Biology, Karlsruhe, Germany

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  2. Horst Jung

    1. Nuclear Science Center, University of Heidelberg and Institute for Radiation Biology, Karlsruhe, Germany

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Introduction

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 1-11

  3. The Hit Theory

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 12-23

  4. The Stochastics of the Action of Radiation

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 24-32

  5. Primary Processes of Energy Absorption

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 33-54

  6. Target Theory and Action Cross Section

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 55-69

  7. Direct and Indirect Action of Radiation

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 70-90

  8. The Temperature Effect

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 91-101

  9. The Oxygen Effect

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 102-114

  10. The Action of Radiation on Enzymes: The Example of Ribonuclease

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 115-133

  11. Physico-Chemical Changes in Irradiated Nucleic Acids

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 134-154

  12. Inactivation of Nucleic Acid Functions

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 155-173

  13. The Action of Radiation on Viruses

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 174-194

  14. The Action of Radiation on Bacteria

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 195-218

  15. Radiation Sensitivity and Biological Complexity

    • Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung
    Pages 219-225

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 226-237
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About this book

There can hardly be any doubt that radiation will continue to be an imยญ portant factor in our lives. Present and future advances in atomic techยญ nology urgently require further work on research and development in the field of radiation biology if the maximum benefit is to be obtained at minimal risk from the various kinds of radiation that form a major byยญ product of nuclear processes. Consequently, it is also necessary to prepare students and younger scientists for doing such work. The present book originates from teaching experience gained in lectures, seminars, and discussion groups started by the undersigned in 1957 and more recently held together with Drs. Dertinger and Jung. The friendly comments given to the German edition made us feel that it might be worthยญ while to put the results of our efforts at the disposal of those to whom English is more familiar. In agreement with the view, based on well-known facts, that most if not aIl of the more striking practical achievements have resulted from patient and careful investigations into some basic problem, the book aims at introducing the reader to the methods of thought and experiment used in molecular radiation biology as weIl as to the results obtained thereby.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Nuclear Science Center, University of Heidelberg and Institute for Radiation Biology, Karlsruhe, Germany

    Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Molecular Radiation Biology

  • Book Subtitle: The Action of Ionizing Radiation on Elementary Biological Objects

  • Authors: Hermann Dertinger, Horst Jung

  • Series Title: Heidelberg Science Library

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6247-0

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin ยท Heidelberg 1970

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-90013-1Published: 13 July 1970

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4684-6247-0Published: 09 November 2013

  • Series ISSN: 0073-1595

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 238

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Life Sciences, general, Biomedicine general

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