title: Biophysical aspects of Auger processes.
abstract: In this review I begin with a brief history of Auger processes, and then present a more detailed review of recent literature reports on physical, molecular, and cellular aspects of Auger emitters, and potential therapeutic applications.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306, USA.
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Hofer
mesh_terms: D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D004249:DNA Damage; D004273:DNA, Neoplasm / Q000528:radiation effects; D004583:Electrons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*
chemical_list: D004273:DNA, Neoplasm