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Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen and the glimmer of light.
- Source :
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Physics Today . Nov95, Vol. 48 Issue 11, p25. 7p. 5 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- Traces the developments that led to physicist, Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen's discovery of x-rays. Beginning of the era of atomic physics; Speculation about Rontgen's views and motivation; Development of cathode ray tubes; Accidental discovery of the ra ys; Fears regarding the implications of the discovery; Uproar over the discovery of x-rays.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00319228
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Physics Today
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9601164956
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.881456