Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Wonders of Radium' explores the fascinating and once-mysterious world of radioactivity during a time when radium was considered one of the most significant discoveries in modern science. Written by noted science popularizer Maynard Shipley, this work delves into the unique properties of this rare element and its profound impact on our understanding of matter and energy.The book details the discovery of radium, highlighting the pioneering efforts of researchers and the scientific community's growing realization of the element's potential applications in medicine and industry. Readers are introduced to the chemical behavior of radioactive substances, the nature of alpha, beta, and gamma rays, and the revolutionary shift from classical physics to a more complex atomic theory. As a snapshot of early 20th-century scientific enthusiasm, 'The Wonders of Radium' captures the awe-inspiring nature of a substance that seemed to defy the known laws of conservation, offering a clear and accessible explanation of complex phenomena for the curious layperson.This work remains a valuable historical document of the era when atomic science was in its infancy, reflecting the excitement and curiosity that surrounded the dawn of the nuclear age.This work has been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. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781026089316

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "The Wonders of Radium" explores the fascinating and once-mysterious world of radioactivity during a time when radium was considered one of the most significant discoveries in modern science. Written by noted science popularizer Maynard Shipley, this work delves into the unique properties of this rare element and its profound impact on our understanding of matter and energy.The book details the discovery of radium, highlighting the pioneering efforts of researchers and the scientific community's growing realization of the element's potential applications in medicine and industry. Readers are introduced to the chemical behavior of radioactive substances, the nature of alpha, beta, and gamma rays, and the revolutionary shift from classical physics to a more complex atomic theory. As a snapshot of early 20th-century scientific enthusiasm, "The Wonders of Radium" captures the awe-inspiring nature of a substance that seemed to defy the known laws of conservation, offering a clear and accessible explanation of complex phenomena for the curious layperson.This work remains a valuable historical document of the era when atomic science was in its infancy, reflecting the excitement and curiosity that surrounded the dawn of the nuclear 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781026089316

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