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Radioactivity: A Very Short Introduction
Claudio Tuniz
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Description for Radioactivity: A Very Short Introduction
Paperback. Radioactivity - the breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation - is a fundamental process in nature, and used to provide important applications in science, medicine, and energy production. But it remains misunderstood and feared. In this Very Short Introduction, Claudio Tuniz explains the nature and mechanisms of radioactivity. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 176 pages, Approx 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 111 x 9. Weight in Grams: 138.
You cannot hide from radioactivity. Even the book you are holding is slightly radioactive, but there are more serious risks. Radioactivity - the breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation - is a fundamental process in nature. It is a process that has been harnessed to provide wide and important applications in science, medicine, industry, and energy production. But it remains much misunderstood - and feared, perhaps because nuclear radiation cannot be detected by human senses, and can undoubtedly do great harm if appropriate precautions are not taken. In recent times there have been increasing concerns about nuclear terrorism. ... Read more
You cannot hide from radioactivity. Even the book you are holding is slightly radioactive, but there are more serious risks. Radioactivity - the breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation - is a fundamental process in nature. It is a process that has been harnessed to provide wide and important applications in science, medicine, industry, and energy production. But it remains much misunderstood - and feared, perhaps because nuclear radiation cannot be detected by human senses, and can undoubtedly do great harm if appropriate precautions are not taken. In recent times there have been increasing concerns about nuclear terrorism. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Weight
153g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199692422
SKU
V9780199692422
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Ref
99-3
About Claudio Tuniz
Claudio Tuniz was Assistant Director of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste . Previously he was Nuclear Counsellor at the Australian Embassy to the IAEA in Vienna and Director of the Physics Division at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization in Sydney. He is co-author of the book The Bone Readers (2009).
Reviews for Radioactivity: A Very Short Introduction
an enjoyable discussion of the light and dark side of radioactivity.
Times Higher Education Supplement
Times Higher Education Supplement