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Radiation

What It Is, What You Need to Know

by Robert Peter Gale, Eric Lax ...

The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in ... Read more

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The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in
... Read more
The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. I

The New Millennium Edition: Mainly Mechanics, Radiation, and Heat

by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands ...

"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum ... Read more

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"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum
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Zapped

From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light

by Bob Berman ...

"An unfailingly congenial explainer, always ready with the kinds of fascinating facts" reveals all you need to know about the radiation around you ( Christian Science Monitor ).How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power ... Read more

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"An unfailingly congenial explainer, always ready with the kinds of fascinating facts" reveals all you need to know about the radiation around you ( Christian Science Monitor ).How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power
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Quantum Physics for Absolute Beginner

Understanding the Basic Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Quanta, Bohr Theory in Plain Language

by Donald Stan ...

Quantum mechanics is the science that deals with the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale, it attempts to describe and account for the properties of atoms and molecules and their constituents, which includes electrons, protons, neutrons and other esoteric particles which includes gluons and quarksThese particles include the interactions of the particles with each other ... Read more

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Quantum mechanics is the science that deals with the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale, it attempts to describe and account for the properties of atoms and molecules and their constituents, which includes electrons, protons, neutrons and other esoteric particles which includes gluons and quarksThese particles include the interactions of the particles with each other
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Marie Curie: A Life

by Susan Quinn ...

Marie Curie: A Life by Susan Quinn (190,000 words and 41 photographs)Marie Curie was long idealized as a selfless and dedicated scientist, not entirely of this world. But Quinn's Marie Curie is, on the contrary, a woman of passion — born in Warsaw under the repressive regime of the Russian czars, outspokenly committed to the cause of a free Poland, deeply in love with her husband Pierre but also, ... Read more

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Marie Curie: A Life by Susan Quinn (190,000 words and 41 photographs)Marie Curie was long idealized as a selfless and dedicated scientist, not entirely of this world. But Quinn's Marie Curie is, on the contrary, a woman of passion — born in Warsaw under the repressive regime of the Russian czars, outspokenly committed to the cause of a free Poland, deeply in love with her husband Pierre but also,
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Schrödinger’s Cat

And 49 other Experiments that Revolutionised Physics

by Adam Hart-Davis ...

From Galileo’s stargazing to quantum teleportation, Newton’s work with optics to the splitting of the atom, Schrödinger’s Cat tells the story of physics through fty of its greatest experiments. Featuring engaging writing and clear explanations, Schrödinger’s Cat introduces the reader to the scienti c experiments that have shaped the modern world. ... Read more

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From Galileo’s stargazing to quantum teleportation, Newton’s work with optics to the splitting of the atom, Schrödinger’s Cat tells the story of physics through fty of its greatest experiments. Featuring engaging writing and clear explanations, Schrödinger’s Cat introduces the reader to the scienti c experiments that have shaped the modern world.
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A Field Guide to Radiation

by Wayne Biddle ...

A comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding how radiation affects our everyday livesNuclear energy, X-rays, radon, cell phones . . . radiation is part of the way we live on a daily basis, and yet the sources and repercussions of our exposure to it remain mysterious. Now Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Wayne Biddle offers a first-of-its-kind guide to understanding this fundamental ... Read more

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A comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding how radiation affects our everyday livesNuclear energy, X-rays, radon, cell phones . . . radiation is part of the way we live on a daily basis, and yet the sources and repercussions of our exposure to it remain mysterious. Now Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Wayne Biddle offers a first-of-its-kind guide to understanding this fundamental
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Wireless-Wise Families

what every parent needs to know about wireless technologies

by Lyn McLean ...

We love them, we depend on them, we fill our homes with them — but how much do you know about mobile phones and other wireless devices and the radiation they emit?Did you know, for example, that your use of wireless devices can affect your children, your unborn children, and even your chances of conceiving? That wireless radiation has been shown to affect performance, mental health, relationships, ... Read more

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We love them, we depend on them, we fill our homes with them — but how much do you know about mobile phones and other wireless devices and the radiation they emit?Did you know, for example, that your use of wireless devices can affect your children, your unborn children, and even your chances of conceiving? That wireless radiation has been shown to affect performance, mental health, relationships,
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Can Nuclear Bombs wipe out Mankind and the Earth

by Evan July ...

Can Nuclear bombs wipe out mankind and the earth? If we blow all nuclear bombs at once, what will happen? Let's find out in this book: 'Can Nuclear Bombs wipe out mankind and the earth?' ... Read more

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Can Nuclear bombs wipe out mankind and the earth? If we blow all nuclear bombs at once, what will happen? Let's find out in this book: 'Can Nuclear Bombs wipe out mankind and the earth?'
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Hurlburt Effect

by Jason Hurlburt ...

Hurlburt Effect depicts the effect of total mass of unobservable space on quantum levels and radiation of the astrophysics of the localized, observable big bang and universe. ... Read more

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Hurlburt Effect depicts the effect of total mass of unobservable space on quantum levels and radiation of the astrophysics of the localized, observable big bang and universe.
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Unos Segundos para la Medianoche

by Andrew Parry ...

Unos segundos para la medianoche: una guía completa para sobrevivir a una guerra nuclearEl mundo está más cerca que nunca de una catástrofe. ¿Está preparado?En una época de crecientes tensiones geopolíticas y la amenaza siempre presente de un conflicto global, la posibilidad de una guerra nuclear parece más cercana que en décadas. Unos segundos para la medianoche es la guía de supervivencia ... Read more

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Unos segundos para la medianoche: una guía completa para sobrevivir a una guerra nuclearEl mundo está más cerca que nunca de una catástrofe. ¿Está preparado?En una época de crecientes tensiones geopolíticas y la amenaza siempre presente de un conflicto global, la posibilidad de una guerra nuclear parece más cercana que en décadas. Unos segundos para la medianoche es la guía de supervivencia
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Fire Beneath the Earth

by Albert Allen III ...

Dr. Ethan Parker, a renowned geologist, is plagued by haunting dreams of a catastrophic volcanic eruption at Yellowstone. As he investigates, he discovers alarming increases in seismic activity that suggest an impending disaster. Despite his warnings, the scientific community and government officials dismiss his concerns as overblown. When Yellowstone erupts in a massive explosion, it unleashes a ... Read more

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Dr. Ethan Parker, a renowned geologist, is plagued by haunting dreams of a catastrophic volcanic eruption at Yellowstone. As he investigates, he discovers alarming increases in seismic activity that suggest an impending disaster. Despite his warnings, the scientific community and government officials dismiss his concerns as overblown. When Yellowstone erupts in a massive explosion, it unleashes a
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The Theory of Heat Radiation

by Max Planck ...

The profoundly original ideas introduced by Nobel laureate Max Planck in this endeavor to reconcile the electromagnetic theory of radiation with experimental facts have proved to be of the greatest importance. Few modern introductions to the theory of heat radiation can match this work for precision, care, and attention to details of proof. ... Read more

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The profoundly original ideas introduced by Nobel laureate Max Planck in this endeavor to reconcile the electromagnetic theory of radiation with experimental facts have proved to be of the greatest importance. Few modern introductions to the theory of heat radiation can match this work for precision, care, and attention to details of proof.
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The Crime of Chernobyl: The Nuclear Goulag

by Wladimir Tchertkoff ...

Hundreds of books, long and short, have been written about the Chernobyl tragedy. Few people are left indifferent once they understand a little about the biggest technological catastrophe in history. Wladimir Tchertkoff’s book “The Crime of Chernobyl - the Nuclear Gulag” occupies a central place in this library aboutChernobyl.Many journalists, like Wladimir Tchertkoff, a documentary film maker for ... Read more

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Hundreds of books, long and short, have been written about the Chernobyl tragedy. Few people are left indifferent once they understand a little about the biggest technological catastrophe in history. Wladimir Tchertkoff’s book “The Crime of Chernobyl - the Nuclear Gulag” occupies a central place in this library aboutChernobyl.Many journalists, like Wladimir Tchertkoff, a documentary film maker for
... Read more
Perdendo o medo da radioatividade

Pelo menos o medo de entendê-la

by Felipe Damasio, Aline Tavares ...

"O livro não tem por intenção tomar partido sobre a discussão da viabilidade do uso da tecnologia nuclear. O papel pensado para esta obra é a de dar informações que sirvam de argumento, tanto para os que se decidam em defender o uso, civil ou até militar, da tecnologia nuclear e também dar argumentos para os que queiram tomar partido contrário ao seu uso. Importante é que, ao final da leitura do ... Read more

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"O livro não tem por intenção tomar partido sobre a discussão da viabilidade do uso da tecnologia nuclear. O papel pensado para esta obra é a de dar informações que sirvam de argumento, tanto para os que se decidam em defender o uso, civil ou até militar, da tecnologia nuclear e também dar argumentos para os que queiram tomar partido contrário ao seu uso. Importante é que, ao final da leitura do
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Chain Reactions

The Hopeful History of Uranium

by Lucy Jane Santos ...

Tracing uranium's past—and how it intersects with our understanding of other radioactive elements—Chain Reactions aims to enlighten readers and refresh our attitudes about the atomic world.Chain Reaction**s looks at the fascinating, often-forgotten stories that can be found throughout the history of uranium. From glassworks to penny stocks; from medicines to atomic weapons; from something to be ... Read more

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Tracing uranium's past—and how it intersects with our understanding of other radioactive elements—Chain Reactions aims to enlighten readers and refresh our attitudes about the atomic world.Chain Reaction**s looks at the fascinating, often-forgotten stories that can be found throughout the history of uranium. From glassworks to penny stocks; from medicines to atomic weapons; from something to be
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Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Treatment

Edited by Hala Gali-Muhtasib, Racha Chouaib ...

In recent years, nanoparticles—bionanomaterials with specific physicochemical properties—have gained a great deal of scientific interest owing to their unique structure. Nanoparticle-based drugs are now widely regarded as a safer, more precise, and more effective mode of cancer therapy, considering their ability to enhance drug bioavailability, improve site-specific drug delivery, and protect ... Read more

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In recent years, nanoparticles—bionanomaterials with specific physicochemical properties—have gained a great deal of scientific interest owing to their unique structure. Nanoparticle-based drugs are now widely regarded as a safer, more precise, and more effective mode of cancer therapy, considering their ability to enhance drug bioavailability, improve site-specific drug delivery, and protect
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Nuclear War Survival Guide: Quick-Start Emergency Handbook With Fallout Protection Tactics, Urban Bug-In Plans, Family Preparedness Templates, And Essential Checklists To Keep You Safe

by Dorian Welles ...

Are you prepared to make the right decisions in the first few minutes of a nuclear emergency? This practical handbook gives you the essential survival strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones during a nuclear disaster — without panic or confusion.Learn exactly what to do in the first 10 minutes, follow a proven 72-hour survival plan, and set up an effective urban bug-in strategy</... ... Read more

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Are you prepared to make the right decisions in the first few minutes of a nuclear emergency? This practical handbook gives you the essential survival strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones during a nuclear disaster — without panic or confusion.Learn exactly what to do in the first 10 minutes, follow a proven 72-hour survival plan, and set up an effective urban bug-in strategy</...
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Marie Curie

La Edad Contemporánea, #6

by Santiago Machain ...

Series Book 6 - La Edad Contemporánea
Marie Curie recorre la historia fascinante de una mujer que desafió los límites de su tiempo para cambiar para siempre el rumbo de la ciencia. Desde su infancia en una Polonia sometida, pasando por los años de pobreza en París, el amor y la colaboración con Pierre Curie, el descubrimiento del polonio y el radio, hasta la fama mundial, los escándalos, la guerra y el precio físico de su entrega al ... Read more

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Marie Curie recorre la historia fascinante de una mujer que desafió los límites de su tiempo para cambiar para siempre el rumbo de la ciencia. Desde su infancia en una Polonia sometida, pasando por los años de pobreza en París, el amor y la colaboración con Pierre Curie, el descubrimiento del polonio y el radio, hasta la fama mundial, los escándalos, la guerra y el precio físico de su entrega al
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Tutorials in Radiotherapy Physics

Advanced Topics with Problems and Solutions

by Patrick N. McDermott ...

The Topics Every Medical Physicist Should KnowTutorials in Radiotherapy Physics: Advanced Topics with Problems and Solutions covers selected advanced topics that are not thoroughly discussed in any of the standard medical physics texts. The book brings together material from a large variety of sources, avoiding the need for you to search through and digest the vast research literature. The topics ... Read more

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The Topics Every Medical Physicist Should KnowTutorials in Radiotherapy Physics: Advanced Topics with Problems and Solutions covers selected advanced topics that are not thoroughly discussed in any of the standard medical physics texts. The book brings together material from a large variety of sources, avoiding the need for you to search through and digest the vast research literature. The topics
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Solar and Infrared Radiation Measurements, Second Edition

by Frank Vignola, Joseph Michalsky, Thomas Stoffel ...

Series series Energy and the Environment
The rather specialized field of solar and infrared radiation measurements has become increasingly important due to the increased demands by the renewable energy and climate change research communities for data with higher accuracy and increased temporal and spatial resolutions. Recent advances in radiometry, measurement systems, and information dissemination also have increased the need for ... Read more

$243.00 USD

The rather specialized field of solar and infrared radiation measurements has become increasingly important due to the increased demands by the renewable energy and climate change research communities for data with higher accuracy and increased temporal and spatial resolutions. Recent advances in radiometry, measurement systems, and information dissemination also have increased the need for
... Read more
Microdosimetry

Experimental Methods and Applications

by Lennart Lindborg, Anthony Waker ...

Experimental microdosimetry deals with the measurement of charged particle energy deposition in tissue equivalent volumes, ranging in size from nanometres to micrometres. Microdosimetry is employed to improve our understanding of the relationship between radiation energy deposition, the resulting biological effects, and the appropriate quantities to be used in characterizing and quantifying ... Read more

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Experimental microdosimetry deals with the measurement of charged particle energy deposition in tissue equivalent volumes, ranging in size from nanometres to micrometres. Microdosimetry is employed to improve our understanding of the relationship between radiation energy deposition, the resulting biological effects, and the appropriate quantities to be used in characterizing and quantifying
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Experiments in Nuclear Science

by Sidney A. Katz, Jeff C. Bryan ...

Experiments in Nuclear Science is an introductory-level laboratory manual providing hands-on opportunities for developing insights into the origins and properties of nuclear radiations, their interactions with matter, their detection and measurement, and their applications in the physical and life sciences. Based on experiments successfully perform ... Read more

$74.69 USD

Experiments in Nuclear Science is an introductory-level laboratory manual providing hands-on opportunities for developing insights into the origins and properties of nuclear radiations, their interactions with matter, their detection and measurement, and their applications in the physical and life sciences. Based on experiments successfully perform
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Thermal Radiation

An Introduction

by John R. Howell, M. Pinar Mengüc, Kyle J. Daun ...

This eBook+ version includes several linked supplementary videos, such as an overview of the book’s history and a presentation on radiation pioneers from the authors, as well as an in-text video on the 1969 lunar landing mission.Thermal Radiation: An Introduction is a complete textbook for a one-semester introductory graduate course on radiative energy transfer. It bridges the gap between a basic ... Read more

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This eBook+ version includes several linked supplementary videos, such as an overview of the book’s history and a presentation on radiation pioneers from the authors, as well as an in-text video on the 1969 lunar landing mission.Thermal Radiation: An Introduction is a complete textbook for a one-semester introductory graduate course on radiative energy transfer. It bridges the gap between a basic
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