Beginning with an introduction to the basics of radiation, the book then covers its application in medical diagnostics, cancer treatment, the improvement of agriculture yield, the eradication of pests, and food preservation, its use in non-destructive examination and material characterisation, security devices, its industrial applications in general, and in the petroleum industry and wastewater treatment. It presents a comparison of nuclear with other energy sources from different angles, bringing out the fact that nuclear power has minimal environmental and health effects.

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Photographic Atlas of the Moon explains how the Earth and the Moon are locked together in a co-dependent embrace, each affecting the other in ways that affect our lives on this planet. The reader will learn in an understandable jargon-free narrative the differing geologic details of the Moon, some of which can be seen with the naked eye, allowing an appreciation of the diversity of lunar landforms.

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A graduate-level introduction to the interface between particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology This book explores the exciting interface between the fields of cosmology, high-energy astrophysics, and particle physics, at a level suitable for advanced undergraduate- to graduate-level students as well as active researchers.

Sandia National Laboratories is one of the primary providers of the science, technology, and engineering capabilities needed to ensure both US and global security. Its mandate has moved far beyond its original weapons-centered mission—the development of nuclear weapons—and now encompasses complex economic, energy, environmental, and nonproliferation issues. From Nuclear Weapons to Global Security chronicles the history of Sandia, from its origins during World War II to its current multifaceted role at the forefront of innovation.

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The "artfully written...splendid history of classical and quantum physics" ( Science ) that "rightfully highlights the limitations of current physics" ( Wall Street Journal ) and argues for a revolutionary new understanding of quantum mechanics.

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Albert Einstein visited Oxford in 1931, to receive an honorary degree and to lecture on relativity and the Universe. While lecturing, he naturally chalked equations and diagrams on several blackboards. One of these is today the most popular object in Oxford's History of Science Museum. Yet Einstein tried to prevent its preservation because he was modest about his legendary status. Having failed, he complained to his diary: 'Not even a cart-horse could endure so much!

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Ever wanted to know more about the Big Bang but didn't have Brian Cox's email address? Ever wanted to cry out, 'What on Earth is a black hole?' but been afraid you'd be shouting into the abyss? Ever wanted to find out how gravity works but never found the book to pull you in? Well, have no fear: 'Dark' is an easily digestible beginner's guide to the Universe in a handy A to Z format, with entries on everything from Dark Matter and Quantum Physics to NASA and the Zoo Hypothesis.

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Colour specialist Kees Veenman begins by observing the spring gold and the autumn gold of trees, before introducing the phenomenological method, where his research connects with the studies of Rudolf Steiner and Goethe's theory of colour. Using numerous examples and experiments, Veenman guides the reader towards the essence of colours, posing new questions that help us understand the world of colours more deeply.

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This is the first, full-length English language biography of Swedish astronomer and Earth science pioneer Professor Anders Celsius.

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This book explores the life and work of Henrietta Leavitt and the group of women scientists known as the Harvard Computers. These women made significant contributions to the field of cosmology in the early 20th century by developing methods to calculate galactic distances and classify stars based on their chemical composition. The book combines scientific explanations with personal stories, and includes illustrations and archival documents to bring the subject matter to life.

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