Bibliograph

Atomic universe, the quest to discover radioactivity, by Kate Boehm Jerome

Type

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Atomic universe, the quest to discover radioactivity, by Kate Boehm Jerome

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Atomic universe

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

63116915

Responsibility statement

by Kate Boehm Jerome

Series statement

Science quest

Sub title

the quest to discover radioactivity

Summary

Today radioactivity is widely used to treat cancer, to study fossils, and to power submarines, but until the late 1800s man's understanding of this scientific field was practically non-existent. Indeed, the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity was largely accidental - the by-product of research by the French scientist Henri Becquerel. Atomic Universe traces the path to the discovery of radioactivity and places this major scientific breakthrough in the context of history. This intriguing book profiles the key scientific players and features inspirational accounts of their childhoods and their development as scientists

Table Of Contents

An order to the elements -- Breaking new ground -- A discovery changes the science world -- Curie takes on the charge -- Rewards, and more discoveries -- Contributions

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