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Explore the mysteries of radiation and how scientists unravel the behavior of X rays and beta particles.
This volume presents Bragg’s thoughtful analysis of how radiation interacts with matter, how rays lose energy, and how different theories compete to explain what we observe. It surveys the challenges of interpreting absorption, scattering, and the conversion between electrons and light quanta, all while weighing evidence for competing ideas about the nature of X rays.
- Clear explanations of how ionization, stopping power, and range are measured and interpreted.
- Discussion of theoretical models, from pulse theory to the neutral pair concept, and their strengths and limits.
- Connections between experimental results and fundamental questions about the nature of radiation.
- Historical context showing how researchers test ideas and refine understanding over time.
Ideal for readers who want a coherent look at early 20th‑century radiology ideas, experiments, and the evolving view of how light and matter interchange in the world of subatomic particles.
A concise, accessible work for students, educators, and curious readers seeking a solid foundation in the development of radioactivity theory.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers valuable insights into the groundbreaking investigations carried out by the author on the phenomena surrounding the passage of alpha, beta, and gamma rays through matter. It presents a detailed account of the author's experiments and the conclusions they led to, tracing the development of our understanding of radioactive processes at the turn of the 20th century. Through a comparative analysis of the three types of radiation, the author explores their fundamental similarities and differences, leading to the proposal of a corpuscular nature for X-rays and the idea of an interchange between X-rays and electrons. The book highlights the limitations of the aether pulse theory and emphasizes the importance of considering the role of the electron in the behavior of X-rays. The author's work laid the groundwork for further advancements in the field, contributing to our understanding of the nature of radioactivity and the broader realm of radiation physics. 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 9781332315840_0
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