X-rays : the first hundred years
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QC481 .X24 1996
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QC481 .X24 1996
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | QC481 .X24 1996 | On Shelf |
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Book
Physical Desc
xi, 262 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Creation/Production Credits
Based on presentations at a seminar held on 8 November 1995 at the Centre for X-Ray Science, King's College, London.
Description
It is one hundred years since Wilhelm Rontgen first discovered x-rays in Wurzburg on 8 November 1895. Rontgen's discovery revolutionised many areas of 20th century science, not just medicine. While everybody knows of the uses of x-rays in medicine and dentistry, and in security checks at airports, and while the space age will have drawn the attention of many to x-ray astronomy, most people are still unaware of the wide ranging applications of x-rays. The centenary of.
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Their discovery presents an opportunity for this to be redressed. The book has been written by eminent scientists connected with the production and use of x-rays. Their contributions give an historical flavour as well as discussing modern, up-to-date, techniques and applications. All the important areas of x-ray science and technology are described, ranging from medical applications, through various types of x-ray analysis such as diffraction, spectroscopy and.
Description
Microscopy, to x-ray lithography and astronomy, including the development of modern x-ray sources. The book concludes with a look ahead to the next hundred years.
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SACFinal081324
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Michette, A. G., & Pfauntsch, S. (1996). X-rays: the first hundred years . John Wiley & Sons.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Michette, Alan G and Sławka. Pfauntsch. 1996. X-rays: The First Hundred Years. Chichester ; New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Michette, Alan G and Sławka. Pfauntsch. X-rays: The First Hundred Years Chichester ; New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Michette, A. G. and Pfauntsch, S. (1996). X-rays: the first hundred years. Chichester ; New York: John Wiley & Sons.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Michette, Alan G., and Sławka Pfauntsch. X-rays: The First Hundred Years John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
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