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Synchrotron Radiation Applications in Medical Research

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Medical Applications of Synchrotron Radiation

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Over the past two decades there has been a phenomenal growth in the number of dedicated synchrotron radiation facilities and a corresponding growth in the number of applications in both basic and applied sciences. The high flux and brightness, tunable beams, time structure and polarization of synchrotron radiation provide an ideal x-ray source for many applications in the medical sciences. There is a dual aspect to the field of medical applications of synchrotron radiation. First there are the important in-vitro programs such as structural biology, x-ray microscopy, and radiation cell biology. Second there are the programs that are ultimately targeted at in-vivo applications. The present status of synchrotron coronary angiography, bronchography, multiple energy computed tomography, mammography and radiation therapy programs at laboratories around the world is reviewed.

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  1. Photon Factory, KEK, 1-1 Oho, 305-0801, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

    Masami Ando (Professor) (Professor)

  2. Department of Investigative Radiology, Research Institute, National Cardiovascular Center, 5-7-1 Fujishiro-dai, 565-8565, Suita, Osaka, Japan

    Chikao Uyama (Director) (Director)

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Thomlinson, W. (1998). Synchrotron Radiation Applications in Medical Research. In: Ando, M., Uyama, C. (eds) Medical Applications of Synchrotron Radiation. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-68485-5_2

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