Radioactivity and Radioactive Substances: An Introduction to the Study of Radioactive Substances and Their Radiations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Chadwick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331427443 ISBN 13: 9780331427448

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Understanding y-rays: how they behave and how scientists study them

This book explains what y-rays are, how they differ from a- and beta rays, and why they are so penetrating. It describes how y-rays are produced and how they interact with matter, including how absorption in aluminum reveals distinct groups of radiation. The text also explains a practical method for examining y-rays using absorption measurements and a simple apparatus with a magnetic field to separate radiation types.

• How y-rays originate from beta-ray passage and how they carry energy through matter
• How absorption coefficients reveal different radiation components and how these groups behave
• Why some y-rays are nearly homogeneous while others appear as multiple types
• A clear connection between y-rays, X-rays, and the broader behavior of radioactive emissions

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, practical overview of the nature, origin, and measurement of y-radiations in radioactive substances.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331427443
• ISBN 13: 9780331427448
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136