Radiation: The Basics

by Alan Hall

Radiation? What's that all about then? Where does radiation come from? What does it do? This eBook takes a look at the many different types of radiation including radioactivity, X-rays and other forms of emissions such as cell phone radiation. It also examines the nuclear power industry and the effects that different types of radiation has on living cells. The book is backed up by references to other work on this topic and every term used is explained in a jargon-free, easy to understand fashion. This book would be useful to students and laypersons who need to be better informed on radiation.

60 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 3, 2014