Some Measurements of Atmospheric Radio-Activity in Berkeley (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0282994777 / 9780282994778

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Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book delves into the emerging field of atmospheric radioactivity, an area of scientific study in its nascent stages as the author was writing. The author meticulously shares their measurements and observations of minute electrical charges in the atmosphere. Through these observations, the author builds a case for the presence of a radioactive substance in the air, a theory later supported by the discovery of emanations from radium and thorium. The author places this discovery within the broader understanding of radioactivity in the early 1900s, and goes on to explore the impact of meteorological conditions on the amount of radioactivity present in the air. The author also shares intriguing observations, such as the presence of radioactivity in rain and snow, and the effect of charging a wire to collect the radioactive material. For those interested in the history of science, the development of our understanding of radioactivity, and the meticulous work of early scientists in this field, this book offers a valuable glimpse into the groundbreaking work that shaped our understanding of the natural world. 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.

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Title
Some Measurements of Atmospheric Radio-Activity in Berkeley (Classic Reprint)
Author
Frederic Addison Harvey
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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New
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0282994777
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9780282994778
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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