Landmarks in the history of radioactivity and current tendencies

Quimica nova

Collins, Carol Hollingworth¹  Xavier, Allan Moreira¹  Verbi, Fabíola Manhas¹  Goraieb, Karen¹  Lima, André Gomes de¹  Bortoleto, Gisele Gonçalves¹  Vigna, Camila Rosa Moraes¹  Bueno, Maria Izabel Maretti Silveira¹ 

[1] Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brasil

关键词: the history oh radioactivity;    nuclear accidents;    beneficial uses of radioactivity.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0100-40422007000100019

学科分类：化学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica

【 摘 要 】

The first daysof radioactivity, the discoveries of X-rays, radioactivity, of a-and b- particles and g-radiation, of new radioactive elements, of artificial radioactivity, the neutronand positron and nuclear fission are reviewed as well as several adverse historicalmarks, such as the Manhattan project and some nuclear and radiological accidents.Nuclear energy generation in Brazil and the world, as an alternative to minimizeenvironmental problems, is discussed, as are the medicinal, industrial and foodapplications of ionizing radiation. The text leads the reader to reflect onthe subject and to consider its various aspects with scientific and technologicalmaturity.

【 授权许可】

CC BY