Radiation & Radioacty On Earth & Beyond

Provides a general picture of the achievements, benefits and risks of radiation and radioactivity, discussing their physical, chemical and biological aspects as well as their role in chemical and biological evolutions.

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The main aim of this book is to provide scientific information about the dangers of ionizing radiation and the effects of nuclear power production. It presents phenomena which mark out civilization - from understanding the structure of matter on a sub-atomic level to cosmic space. Discussed are physical, chemical and biological aspects of radiation and radioactivity as well as their role in chemical and biological evolutions.