"X Rays" is an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the science, theory, and practical application of Roentgen rays. Written by G.W.C. Kaye, a leading authority at the National Physical Laboratory, this fourth edition captures the significant advancements made in the field of radiation physics during the early twentieth century. The work meticulously covers the fundamental properties of cathode rays, the mechanics of X-ray production, and the design and operation of vacuum tubes and high-voltage equipment. It ...
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"X Rays" is an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the science, theory, and practical application of Roentgen rays. Written by G.W.C. Kaye, a leading authority at the National Physical Laboratory, this fourth edition captures the significant advancements made in the field of radiation physics during the early twentieth century. The work meticulously covers the fundamental properties of cathode rays, the mechanics of X-ray production, and the design and operation of vacuum tubes and high-voltage equipment. It explores critical scientific milestones, including the diffraction of X-rays by crystals and the development of X-ray spectroscopy, which revolutionized the understanding of atomic structure. Beyond theoretical physics, the text provides insights into the burgeoning practical uses of X-rays in medical diagnosis and industrial testing. Written with both the student and the practitioner in mind, "X Rays" serves as a vital historical record of experimental physics. It details the techniques for measuring radiation intensity and wavelength, offering a thorough look at the instrumentation that defined an era of scientific discovery. This volume remains a significant resource for those interested in the history of science, the evolution of medical imaging, and the foundational principles of radiological physics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of X Rays to cart. $27.00, fair condition, Sold by Ruffolo Enterprises Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlantic City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1918 by LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO.
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Good+ Fourth edition, 1923, hardcover with red cloth boards, octavo, 320pp., illustrated in b&w. Book good+ with soil and rubbing to boards and spine, binding mostly tight, removed plate to front pastedown, text clean and unmarked but toned throughout. No DJ.
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Very Good+ Fourth edition, 1923, hardcover with red cloth boards, octavo, 320pp., illustrated in b&w. Book VG+ with sun to spine foot, rubbing and mild shelfwear to boards, binding tight, previous owner's signature to front flyleaf, otherwise text clean and unmarked, with creasing and toning to last few pages. No DJ.
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