Published 1997 | Version v1
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Radioactivity. Centenary of radioactivity discovery

Creators

  • 1. Academie des Sciences, 75 - Paris (France)
  • 2. Academie de Medecine, 75 - Paris (France)
  • 3. Institut National de Physique Nucleaire et de Physique des Particules (India2P3), 75 - Paris (France)

Description

This small booklet was edited for the occasion of the exhibitions of the celebration of the centenary of radioactivity discovery which took place in various locations in France from 1996 to 1998. It recalls some basic knowledge concerning radioactivity and its applications: history of discovery, atoms and isotopes, radiations, measurement of ionizing radiations, natural and artificial radioactivity, isotope dating and labelling, radiotherapy, nuclear power and reactors, fission and fusion, nuclear wastes, dosimetry, effects and radioprotection. (J.S.)

Availability note (English)

Available from INIS in electronic form

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
Radioactivite. Centenaire de la decouverte de la radioactivite

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
28 p.

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
29055396
Subject category
S99: GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS;
Descriptors DEI
DOSIMETRY; HISTORICAL ASPECTS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; ISOTOPE APPLICATIONS; ISOTOPE DATING; LABELLING; NUCLEAR INDUSTRY; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIOACTIVITY; RADIOTHERAPY
Descriptors DEC
AGE ESTIMATION; INDUSTRY; MEDICINE; RADIATIONS; THERAPY