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Atomic Energy in Cosmic and Human Life: Fifty Years of Radioactivity
George Gamow
First published in 1945, in the aftermath of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this book offers a unique account of the problem of atomic energy and the underlying principles of radioactive decay. Written by the pre-eminent physicist George Gamow, it was designed to give a complete picture of atomic energy.
182 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 9, 2011 |
| ISBN13 | 9781107402089 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 182 |
| Dimensions | 131 × 204 × 15 mm · 222 g |
| Language | English |
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