atoms

"When we think of nuclear physics, we often think of nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons. However, nuclear physics has many other applications, including in the fields of nuclear medicine, materials engineering, geology and archaeology. The history of nuclear physics is full of fascinating figures--Rutherford, Geiger, Bohr, Einstein, Oppenheimer--and highly dramatic experiments, triumphs, and utter tragedies. This volume introduces readers to the most transformative science of the modern era by capturing both the promise and the peril of nuclear physics with compelling, comprehensible text, full-color photos and explanatory visual aids" -- Provided by publisher.

Describes the discovery, nature, and potential of the atomic nucleus, with explanations of atomic structure and behavior, radioactivity, fission, and fusion.

Discusses the atom, the ultimate building block of the universe, and ways man has exploited his knowledge of it.

Presents the Standard Deviants approach to learning chemistry, focusing on the question of where electrons are in atoms and molecules, with discussion of quantum mechanics and orbitals.

Explains the structure and relationships of molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles; defines elements; and introduces the periodic table.

An overview of the atom that provides information on the development of atomic theory, components, properties, isotopes, radioactivity, radiation and life, and nuclear fission and fusion, and contains brief biographical profiles of related individuals.

Traces the history of atom theory from ancient Greece to the twentieth century, and examines the structure, motion, and behavior of atoms.

The first program describes atoms and their presence in energy and matter. The second program explores motion and its causes. Offers related experiments.

Contains over two thousand cross-referenced entries on topics in atomic and nuclear physics, covering concepts, discoveries, philosophical aspects, and applications, and includes more than forty line drawings and a bibliography.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describes what atoms are, what they look like, and how chemical reactions happen.