lung immaturity
The alpha radiation in the experiment was detected by using a microscope and a fluorescent screen. When an alpha particle strikes the screen, the coating will fluoresce, and it will give off a "flash" of light. This small flash of light can be picked up by the investigator using the microscope.
An alpha particle could strike the phosphor screen on the same side of the foil as the alpha particle source if it undergoes a scattering event with a nucleus that causes it to change direction and travel back towards the same side. This scattering event can happen due to the strong Coulomb interaction between the positive charge of the alpha particle and the positive charge of the nucleus.
Geiger-Muller counters, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and alpha spectrometry are commonly used to detect depleted uranium due to their ability to measure radiation levels and isotopic composition. Environmental sampling and laboratory analysis are typically required to confirm the presence of depleted uranium in a given sample.
This is usually referred to as the 'gold foil' experiment. 1. You need some radiation source that releases alpha particles. This is placed inside a lead box (to block radiation) with a small pin hole to allow the escaping alpha particles to move in one direction. 2. A piece of gold foil, very thin, to be a target for the radiation. 3. A scintillation screen. (phosphorescent screen, that emit a light when struck by the alpha particles) 4. A really dark room to carry out the experiment. 5. Some kind of magnifying device to enable you to see the very weak light when an alpha particle hits the screen. 6. Some way to measure the angles of deflection of all the particles from the screen to the screen.
Because it was cheap and had good fluorescence properties, meaning high light output and therefore better energy resolution.
Alpha fetoprotein is elevated when there are neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
alpha fetoprotein
Alpha-fetoprotein test. This is a simple blood test that measures the level of a substance called alpha-fetoprotein that is associated with some major birth defects. An abnormally high or low level may indicate the need for further testing.
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The alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test is a blood test that is performed during pregnancy. This screening test measures the level of AFP in the mother's blood and indicates the probability that the fetus has one of several serious birth defects.
alpha-fetoprotein
AFP stands for alpha-fetoprotein. It can be used as a marker for prenatal diagnosis.
I am not sure how high they can go but mine was 6800
Elevated AFP typically indicates a primary liver tumor or a germ cell tumor of the ovary or testicle
Elevated AFP typically indicates a primary liver tumor or a germ cell tumor of the ovary or testicle
The combination of an imaging study (ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans) and an elevated blood level of alpha-fetoprotein most effectively diagnoses liver cancer.
First of all it's spelt "does". Secondly you should consider looking into a wonderful website known as "Google". Finally Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein.