By
Michael L'Annunziata, The Montague Group, Technical Services, California, USA.
Description
Radioactivity: Introduction and History provides an introduction to radioactivity from natural and artificial sources
on earth and radiation of cosmic origins. This book answers many questions for the student, teacher, and practitioner as to the origins,
properties, detection and measurement, and applications of radioactivity. Written at a level that most students and teachers can appreciate,
it includes many calculations that students and teachers may use in class work. Radioactivity: Introduction and History also serves
as a refresher for experienced practitioners who use radioactive sources in his or her field of work. Also included are historical accounts
of the lives and major achievements of many famous pioneers and Nobel Laureates who have contributed to our knowledge of the science
of radioactivity.
Audience:
Undergraduate/graduate students, teachers and practitioners interested in the basics of radioactivity and nuclear radiation
