Body composition studies: neutron activation analysis vs nuclear resonance absorption

David Vartsky; Mark B. Goldberg

doi:10.1117/12.267938

27 February 1997 Body composition studies: neutron activation analysis vs nuclear resonance absorption

David Vartsky, Mark B. Goldberg

Proceedings Volume 2867, International Conference Neutrons in Research and Industry; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.267938
Event: Fifth International Conference on Applications of Nuclear Techniques: Neutrons in Research and Industry, 1996, Crete, Greece

Abstract

A comparison is made between the techniques of Prompt Gamma Neutron Capture Analysis and Nuclear Resonance Absorption (NRA) of gamma-rays as applied to in-vivo determination of body elemental content in humans. Special emphasis is given to the quantification of body protein via the measurement of total body nitrogen. A proposed facility for in-vivo determination of nitrogen using the NRA method is described. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are listed and discussed.

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David Vartsky and Mark B. Goldberg "Body composition studies: neutron activation analysis vs nuclear resonance absorption", Proc. SPIE 2867, International Conference Neutrons in Research and Industry, (27 February 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.267938

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