Radioactivity and Radiation: What They Are, What They Do, and How to Harness Them by Claus Grupen (PDF)

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This book lays the foundations for you to understand all that you always wanted to know about radioactivity. It begins by setting out essential information about the structure of matter, how radiation occurs and how it can be measured. It goes on to explore the substantial benefits of radioactivity through its many applications, and also the possible risks associated with its use.The field of radioactivity is explained in layman’s terms, so that everybody who is interested can improve their understanding of issues such as nuclear power, radiation accidents, medical applications of radiation and radioactivity from the environment.Everything is radioactive. There is natural radioactivity in the homes that we live in, the food that we eat and the air that we breath. For over 100 years, people have recognised the potential for radioactivity to help solve problems and improve our standard of living. This has led to the creation of radioactivity levels in some places that are much higher than naturally-occurring background levels. Such high levels of radiation can be harmful to people and the environment, so there is a clear need to manage this potential harm and to make the risk worth the benefits mankind can achieve from radioactive materials.

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⭐Radioactivity and Radiation presents a most readable account of thisnatural phenomenon, which has been with us for the whole period of humanexistence. Radiation has to be treated with caution and respect andaccepted when inevitable. Everything is radioactive including ourselves.The description of the basic effects of radioactivity sparing almost allmathematical technicalities eases the reading. The amusing cartoonspresent an entertaining side effect illustrating the diverse aspects ofradiation. Grupen and Rodgers managed to translate the complicated factsinto terms understandable for the layman.

⭐Produto bem embalado, em excelente estado.

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