9781025820545 - A Manual of Radioactivity von Hevesy, George; Paneth, Fritz (1 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Manual of Radioactivity' is a comprehensive and foundational scientific work that explores the fundamental principles of nuclear physics and radiochemistry. Authored by pioneers George Hevesy and Fritz Paneth, this treatise serves as a systematic guide to the study of radioactive substances, detailing their physical properties, chemical behaviors, and the revolutionary insights they provide into the structure of matter.The text delves into essential topics such as the nature of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, the laws of radioactive decay, and the concept of isotopes-a field where Hevesy and Paneth made groundbreaking contributions. It also examines the interaction between radiation and matter, methods for measurement and detection, and the broader implications of radioactivity for the emerging field of atomic science. Designed for students and researchers alike, the work captures a pivotal moment in scientific history when the understanding of the atom was rapidly evolving.With its rigorous approach and historical significance, 'A Manual of Radioactivity' remains an invaluable resource for understanding the roots of modern nuclear science. It stands as a testament to the early 20th-century advancements that redefined chemistry and physics, offering readers a clear and detailed overview of the experimental and theoretical developments that shaped the atomic age.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.