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Marie Curie: In the Laboratory and on the Battlefield.

Authors :
Badash, Lawrence
Source :
Physics Today. Jul2003, Vol. 56 Issue 7, p37. 7p. 5 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Provides information on the contribution of physicist Marie Curie and Henri Becquerel to the medical use of x-rays. Background on the discovery of x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Röentgen; Information on the experiment of Becquerel on radioactivity; Discoveries of Marie and Pierre Curie in chemistry and radiology; Efforts of Curie to care for the wounded during the Great War.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00319228
Volume :
56
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10160218
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1603078