Elementary Particles

ContentsList of Contributors Preface CHAPTER 1. Science, Physics, and Particle Physics I. Introduction II. Science III. Physics, the Science of Forces IV. The Branches of Physics V. Particle Physics, Frontier with the Unknown VI. Particle Physics, Theory and Experimentation VII. Particle Physics Apparatus VIII. Arguments for Particle Physics IX. Some Speculations X. Summary XI. Conclusion CHAPTER 2. Elementary Particle Interactions in Astrophysics I. Introduction II. Nuclear Astrophysics III. Matter in the Universe IV. Prospects General References CHAPTER 3. High-Energy Interactions in Space I. Introduction II. Radiation III. Targets IV. Interaction V. Nuclear Data VI. Measurement of Interaction Products References CHAPTER 4. Interaction of Elementary Particle Research with Chemistry I. Nuclear Chemistry with High-Energy Accelerators II. Other Research Stimulated by High-Energy Reaction Studies References CHAPTER 5. Accelerated Particles in Biological Research I. Introduction II. Natural Protection of Living Organisms III. Physical Penetration of Accelerated Particles IV. Relationship of Brain Organization to Brain Function V. The First Experiments with Beams Localized in the Pituitary Gland VI. Studies on Tumors of the Endocrine System VII. Cancer Therapy versus Cancer Induction VIII. Localized Radiation Studies in Various Nervous Structures IX. Particles with a High Rate of Energy Loss X. Heavy Particles in Cancer Therapy XI. Specialized Techniques XII. The Future Glossary References CHAPTER 6. Possible Use of Densely Ionizing Radiations in Radiotherapy I. Introduction II. Cellular Responses to Exposure to High LET Radiations III. High LET Radiations in Radiotherapy IV. Illustrative Radiobiological Experiments V. Summary References CHAPTER 7. Interactions between Elementary Particle Research and Engineering I. Introduction II. Review of Accelerator History III. High-Voltage Technique IV. Sources of X Rays and Other Types of Radiation V. Vacuum Tubes for High Power Levels VI. Vacuum Technique VII. Magnet Design VIII. Design of Rotating Machines IX. Ferrites X. Scalers and Computers XI. Radiation XII. Pattern Recognition XIII. Remote Handling XIV. Superconducting Devices XV. Conclusion Subject Index