Published September 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Roentgen centenary - 100 years of X-rays

  • 1. Technical Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby (Denmark). Physics Dept.

Description

In 1995 it is 100 years since Roentgen discovered X-rays, and the event is celebrated all over the world. Many myths about Roentgen and his discovery have developed as a result of the rather spectacular properties of X-rays and the somewhat accidental way in which they were found. This paper is an attempt to present the discovery in its proper context using contemporary and reliable sources. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Physics and Chemistry (1993)
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 299-302.
ISSN
0969-806X
CODEN
RPCHDM

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
27003017
Subject category
S99: GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS;
Descriptors DEI
FLUORESCENCE; HISTORICAL ASPECTS; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; EMISSION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; LUMINESCENCE; PHOTON EMISSION; RADIATIONS