Newcomet William S (6 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Beginning with a brief history of radioactivity and its discovery by Henri Becquerel in 1896, this book explores the field of chemistry and physics of radioactive elements, including uranium, thorium, actinium, and radium. The author, a renowned expert in the field, provides a detailed examination of these elements, their properties and disintegration products, and their use in medicine. The book also delves into the phenomenon of radioactivity itself, exploring its various types of raysâ"alpha, beta, and gammaâ"and their interactions with matter. It discusses the concepts of equilibrium, half-life, ionization, and fluorescence, providing a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of radioactivity. The author's insights shed light on the therapeutic value of radioactive elements and their potential in treating various medical conditions. By examining the historical development of the field, the book positions the subject within its broader context and highlights the contributions of numerous scientists who have advanced our knowledge of radioactivity and its applications. 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. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, hardcover, has a minor skew to the binding, light sunning to the spine and head with sun toning to the edges of the end pages, moderate bumps to the spine ends and cover corners with the cloth wearing thin in a couple spots, some faint rubbing to the covers, and a previous owner's penciled name/notes to the front paste down and second free end page, otherwise a solid, tight Very Good copy. Additional images are available upon request.