Interactions of Heavy Ions with Biomolecules:A dynamical microscopic approach
doi: 10.11804/NuclPhysRev.23.01.023
- Received Date: 1900-01-01
- Rev Recd Date: 1900-01-01
- Publish Date: 2006-03-20
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Key words:
- heavy ion /
- biomolecule /
- nuclear fragmentation /
- electron excitation /
- relaxation
Abstract: The status of studying biology system therapy with X-rays, γ-rays, neutron, proton, and heavy ions is reviewed. The depth dose profile, called Bragg profile, makes heavy ion an ideal tool for radiotherapy. The physical process of therapy with heavy ions is analyzed and a 3-step interaction processes of heavy ions with biomolecules is proposed, that is, nuclear fragmentation in nuclear interaction, electron excitation in Coulomb interaction, and the biomolecules relaxation in surroundings, finally leads to a new structure of biomolecule. Since this physical process is the base of the following chemical process and biological process, a dynamical microscopic approach is strongly demanded to be built.
Citation: | ZHANG Feng-shou. Interactions of Heavy Ions with Biomolecules:A dynamical microscopic approach[J]. Nuclear Physics Review, 2006, 23(1): 23-34. doi: 10.11804/NuclPhysRev.23.01.023 |