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In "Radio-Active Substances," Marie Curie delves into the groundbreaking research surrounding radioactivity, a term she famously coined. The book presents a methodical exploration of the properties and behavior of radioactive elements, enhanced by Curie's meticulous scientific observations and experiments. Her writing is characterized by clarity and precision, embodying a blend of personal narrative and rigorous scientific inquiry. Within the broader context of early 20th-century science, Curie's work represents a pivotal moment in the understanding of atomic theory and its implications for both medicine and physics, making profound contributions to the nascent field of radiology. Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two different scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry), was driven by an insatiable curiosity and a commitment to scientific discovery. Her pioneering work on radioactivity stemmed from a desire to comprehend the nature of matter and its potential applications for humanity. Her experiences navigating the male-dominated scientific community of her time have fueled her resolve to elevate the role of female scientists and contribute significantly to societal progress. I highly recommend "Radio-Active Substances" not only to those interested in the history of science but also to readers who appreciate the intricate dance between determination and discovery. Curie's profound insights continue to resonate, urging modern scientists and inquisitive minds alike to explore the mysteries of the universe with both rigor and passion.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length4 hrs 6 mins
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Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
27Proportion of β-Rays in the Radiation of Radium.
2Introduction.: Historical.
28Penetrating Power of the Radiation of Radio-active Bodies.
3Chapter I. Radio-activity of Uranium and Thorium. Radio-active Minerals.
29Ionising Action of Radium Rays on Insulating Liquids.
4Measurement of the Intensity of Radiation.
30Various Effects and Applications of the Ionising Action of the Rays Emitted by Radio-active Substances.
5Radio-activity of the Compounds of Uranium and Thorium.
31Fluorescent and Luminous Effects.
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6Is Atomic Radio-activity a general Phenomenon?
32Evolution of Heat by the Salts of Radium.
7Radio-active Minerals.
33Chemical Effects produced by the New Radio-active Bodies.
8Chapter II. Method of Research.
34Physiological Effects.
9Polonium, Radium, Actinium.
35Influence of Temperature upon Radiation.
10Spectrum of Radium.
36Chapter IV. Communication of Radio-activity to Substances Initially Inactive.
11Extraction of the New Radio-active Substances.
37Activity Induced in an Enclosed Space.
12Polonium.
38Part played by Gases in the Phenomena of Induced Radio-activity.
13Preparation of the Pure Chloride of Radium.
39Dissipation in Free Air of the Induced Activity of Solid Bodies.
14Determination of the Atomic Weight of Radium.
40Dissipation of Activity in a Confined Space. Velocity of Destruction of the Emanation.
15Characteristics of the Radium Salts.
41Variation of Activity of Liquids rendered Active and of Radium Solutions.
16Fractionation of Ordinary Barium Chloride.
42Theory of Radio-activity.
17Methods of Investigation of the Radiation.
43Another Form of Induced Radio-activity.
18Energy of Radiation.
44Induced Radio-activity with Slow Dissipation.
19Complex Nature of the Radiation.
45Radio-activity Induced upon Substances in Solution with Radium.
20Action of the Magnetic Field.
46Dissemination of Radio-active Particles and Induced Radio-activity of the Laboratory.
21Deflected β-Rays.
47Activity Induced Outside the Influence of Radio-active Substances.
22Charge of the Deflected Rays.
48Variations of Activity of Radio-active Bodies. Effects of Solution.
23Action of the Electric Field upon the Deflected β-Rays of Radium.
49Variations of the Activity of Radium Salts on Heating.
24Relation of the Charge to the Mass for a Particle Negatively Charged Emitted by Radium.
50Theory of Interpretation of the Causes of Variations of Activity of Radium Salts after Solution and after Heating.
25Action of the Magnetic Field upon the α-Rays.
51Nature and Cause of the Phenomena of Radio-activity.
26Action of the Magnetic Field on the Rays of other Radio-active Substances.
52Conclusions.
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