The natural and artificial disintegration of the elements by Ernest Rutherford

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Author Rutherford, Ernest, 1871-1937
LoC No. 29022493
Title The natural and artificial disintegration of the elements
An address by Professor Sir Ernest Rutherford
Original Publication United States: The Franklin Institute,1924.
Note Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary "The Natural and Artificial Disintegration of the Elements" by Ernest Rutherford is a scientific publication presented as an address in the early 20th century. Written during the 1920s, the book discusses the fundamental concepts surrounding the structure of atomic nuclei, exploring both natural and artificial processes that lead to the disintegration of elements. Rutherford offers insights into radioactivity and nuclear transformations, articulating the significance of these phenomena in the broader framework of atomic theory. In this work, Rutherford delves into the properties of atomic nuclei, emphasizing that they consist of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons. He outlines the complexities involved in studying the nucleus and describes experiments that illuminate the forces at play within it. The text covers various topics, including the dimensions of nuclei, the role of different particles during radioactive decay, and the implications of these findings for our understanding of the evolution of elements. Through a detailed examination of experimental results and theoretical frameworks, Rutherford aims to enhance our comprehension of atomic structure and the interactions that drive nuclear disintegration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QC: Science: Physics
Subject Chemical elements
Subject Radioactivity
Subject Atoms
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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