Practical Measurements in Radio-Activity (Classic Reprint)

W. Makower, H. Geiger

ISBN 10: 1332063888 ISBN 13: 9781332063888

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Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of practical measurement techniques in radioactivity, providing an in-depth examination of the principles and applications of electrometers and electroscopes. Suitable for students and researchers in the field, the book offers clear guidance on the use of these instruments and covers advanced topics such as the separation of radioactive products. It explores the theoretical foundations of the instruments, enabling readers to understand their behavior and limitations. By studying this book, readers will gain a strong command of the practical aspects of radioactivity measurements and develop the skills necessary for conducting accurate and reliable experiments, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge in this field. 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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Practical Measurements in Radio-Activity (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1332063888

ISBN 13

9781332063888

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Physics

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Understand how to handle radium emanation and measure radio-activity safely and accurately.

This book presents practical guidance on manipulating emanations and preparing surfaces to collect active deposits. It covers room setup, containment, and the use of electrical fields to maximize measured activity while minimizing loss and contamination.

Readers will learn concrete procedures for separating emanation from radium, collecting it for activation, and using small-scale experiments to observe how activity changes under different conditions. The text emphasizes safety, precise measurement, and the reasons behind each step, helping you work methodically in a lab setting.

Techniques for collecting emanation and activating surfaces without spreading contamination
Methods to optimize deposits on wires or plates using varied electric fields
Considerations for avoiding loss of emanation and protecting instruments
How activity and decay are observed and interpreted in practical experiments

Ideal for readers of early radio-activity science and practitioners seeking historical lab methods in a concise, approachable format.

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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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