Synopsis
Learn how radium unlocks a new branch of science and what these strange radiations do to matter. This clear introduction explains the nature of radium, its three kinds of rays, and why scientists study them to understand atomic changes and energy release.
Radium and Radioactivity traces the rise of radioactivity as a field, from basic ideas about atoms to practical experiments. It discusses how researchers measure particle emissions, track radiation across space, and interpret results that reshaped our view of matter and energy.
- How and why radium produces different kinds of radiation, and what they reveal about atoms
- Experiments that counted particles and observed scintillations to quantify radiation
- Connections between atomic theory, radiation, and heat or chemical action
- A historical look at the evolving concepts of elements and atoms through the radium era
Ideal for readers curious about the science behind radioactivity, and for those seeking a concise, accessible entry into how this field began and what it explains today.
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Radioactivity in a manner simple enough to be understood by readers with a very elementary knowledge of Physics and Chemistry. The science is so intimately connected with these that no intelligent explanation can be given without assumption of a slight knowledge of general elementary science, and any attempt to impart this knowledge along with the treatment of the specific subject would not only result in a book far beyond the modest size of this volume, but is completely unnecessary in view of the many excellent treatises which already provide the desired information. I have to acknowledge my extreme indebtedness to Madame Curie s Traite de Radioactivite in the compilation of this book. Professor Swale Vincent and Dr. R. K. Mc Clung have very kindly read through the manuscript of this volume, and I am indebted to them for numerous suggestions. Jn7y, 1912. A. T. C.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book invites you to explore the captivating world of radioactivity, an extraordinary realm first discovered by Henri Becquerel in 1896. The author initiates you into the fascinating stories of how scientific pioneers like Marie Curie and others unveiled the secrets of this phenomenon in the early days of atomic physics. Beyond the historical context, this book takes you on an intellectual journey to comprehend the fundamental properties of radioactive elements, the groundbreaking methods for measuring their activity, and the array of applications that have emerged from these discoveries, such as cancer treatment and energy production. The brilliance of this book lies in its ability to simplify complex scientific concepts, making them accessible to the general reader without compromising scientific accuracy. Delving into the depths of radioactive decay, the author presents a profound examination of the fascinating exponential decay curve of radioactive elements, a concept fundamental to understanding the behavior of radioactive substances over time. Through its captivating narrative and accessible explanations, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone curious about the captivating world of radioactivity and its profound impact on our understanding of the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330837986_0
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