Isbn: 9781332819478 - the radioactive substances (classic reprint): their properties and behaviour: their properties and behaviour (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. In the early 20th century, a curious phenomenon was identified: certain substances possessed a mystifying ability to spontaneously emit strange rays. This book delves into the fascinating world of radio -activity, a field of study born from this discovery. It chronicles the pioneering research of scientists like Becquerel, the Curies, and Rutherford, who unveiled the remarkable properties of substances like uranium, thorium, radium, and polonium. The author explores the groundbreaking experiments that led to the understanding of the nature of radiation, delving into concepts such as the ionization of gases and the disintegration theory. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the birth of radio -activity as a scientific discipline, providing insights into the groundbreaking discoveries that laid the foundation for our understanding of atomic physics and nuclear science. 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. …