Understanding and Using Gamma Rays

Understanding and Using Gamma Rays
Author: Alison Eldridge
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2021-12-15
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1978514891

Although only a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by the human eye, people depend on the energy from the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum every day. Gamma rays might be familiar from comic books and superhero movies, but few know that gamma ray bursts are the most spectacular explosions observed in the universe. This book gives readers a look into the discovery, history, and uses of gamma rays. It's a perfect complement to the Next Generation Science Standards in electromagnetic radiation, and a perfect glimpse into how electromagnetic radiation is affecting us every day.

X-rays, Gamma-rays

X-rays, Gamma-rays
Author: Lou Williams Page
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1977
Genre: Extraterrestrial radiation
ISBN:

The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology

The Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
Author: James Trefil
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 555
Release: 2001-08-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 113675363X

Edited by acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil, the Encyclopedia's 1000 entries combine in-depth coverage with a vivid graphic format to bring every facet of science, technology, and medicine into stunning focus. From absolute zero to the Mesozoic era to semiconductors to the twin paradox, Trefil and his co-authors have an uncanny ability to convey how the universe works and to show readers how to apply that knowledge to everyday problems.

Understanding and Using X-Rays

Understanding and Using X-Rays
Author: Elizabeth Rubio
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2021-12-15
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1978515022

What do a nuclear bomb, a mummy, a counterfeit bill, and a broken arm have in common? The answer is X-ray technology. Most people are probably familiar with the X-rays used in medicine, which can show organs within a body. This book explores the history of radiography and how it came to be one of the most useful tools in medicine. It also delves into the limits of radiography and the effects of ionizing radiation on living things. It further investigates many other uses of X-rays, including nuclear weaponry and counterfeit detection.

Radiation Sterilization for Health Care Products

Radiation Sterilization for Health Care Products
Author: Barry P. Fairand
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2001-09-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781587160745

Focusing on how the radiation process works and how it is applied in sterilizing medical devices and healthcare products, this book provides the latest developments in radiation technology in the form of e-beams, gamma rays, and x-rays. It covers the design and operation of irradiators as well as factors that affect cost and efficiency. It offers readers practical insights on this critical step in healthcare product manufacturing, its current uses, and its related cost concerns. Bringing all the information into one source, Radiation Sterilization for Health Care Products is a uniquely comprehensive resource.