Introduction to Ion Bean Biotechnology presents an comprehensive primer on radiation-induced mutations and implantation of charged particles altering biological development. As such, its one of the most intriging and leading tools in bioengineering cells. IIBB cover the physics of ions particles, the biological effects of ion implantations in cells, and the subsequent use in bacteria, in viruses, and in plants. IIBB covers important areas: Inducing genetic mutations on the molecular level Inducing cells to catalyze targeted gene transfer Ion beam technology is a new area, still very young IIBB will be essentinal reading for any student, reseacher, or industry professional seeking to understand and master the mechanisms of such mutations.

This book summarises recent progress of a newly developed novel bioengineering technology, namely low-energy ion beam bioengineering (IBB). Low-energy IBB has demonstrated powerful impacts and highly potential applications on biology, agriculture, horticulture and life science owing to multiple-factor interaction between energetic ions and biological organisms, as well as low-cost and convenience in operation.

Presentations from the Symposium on Low Energy Ion Beam and Plasma Modification of Materials held at the Spring 1991 Materials Research Society Conference.

Introduction to Focused Ion Beams is geared towards techniques and applications. This is the only text that discusses and presents the theory directly related to applications and the only one that discusses the vast applications and techniques used in FIBs and dual platform instruments.