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Atomic Energy in Cosmic and Human Life|George Gamow

Atomic Energy in Cosmic and Human Life : Fifty Years of Radioactivity

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First published in 1945, in the aftermath of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Atomic Energy in Cosmic and Human Life offers a unique account of the problem of atomic energy and the underlying principles of radioactive decay. Written by the pre-eminent physicist George Gamow, and dedicated to the hope of lasting peace, the book was originally designed to give a complete picture of what atomic energy is, where it comes from, and how it can be used for better or worse. Featuring a number of graphs and illustrations by the author himself, this small volume will continue to be of value to those interested in the history of the study of radioactivity.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781107402089
  • ISBN-10: 1107402085
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publish Date: June 2011
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5.25 x 0.42 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.47 pounds
  • Page Count: 182

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