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Implications of [[Quantum mechanics]] should go here, i.e., the "random" nature of radioactive decay. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] <sup>[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]</sup> 14:57, 8 July 2008 (EDT) | Implications of [[Quantum mechanics]] should go here, i.e., the "random" nature of radioactive decay. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] <sup>[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]</sup> 14:57, 8 July 2008 (EDT) | ||
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| + | I deleted the page, because it refers to "[[particles]]" in a misleading way. Also, I understand from high school physics that there two kinds of radioactivity: | ||
| + | #Electromagnetic: X-rays, etc. | ||
| + | #Sub-atomic particles, like neutrons; see [[nuclear radiation]] | ||
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| + | We need a simple, basic article that explains how your dentist's assistant makes [[X-ray]] pictures of your teeth - and whether it's as dangerous to your reproductive organs as taking a plane trip from NY to LA. It should also explain the [[nuclear reaction]] which generates electricity - and why the US is safer in this than the Soviets were; see [[Chernobyl]]. The basis for [[atomic weapons]] should also be explained. | ||
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| + | Other topics include [[background radiation]], [[cosmic rays]], and the medical use of radiation, as in cancer therapy. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] <sup>[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]</sup> 16:25, 8 July 2008 (EDT) | ||
Revision as of 20:25, July 8, 2008
Implications of Quantum mechanics should go here, i.e., the "random" nature of radioactive decay. --Ed Poor Talk 14:57, 8 July 2008 (EDT)
I deleted the page, because it refers to "particles" in a misleading way. Also, I understand from high school physics that there two kinds of radioactivity:
- Electromagnetic: X-rays, etc.
- Sub-atomic particles, like neutrons; see nuclear radiation
We need a simple, basic article that explains how your dentist's assistant makes X-ray pictures of your teeth - and whether it's as dangerous to your reproductive organs as taking a plane trip from NY to LA. It should also explain the nuclear reaction which generates electricity - and why the US is safer in this than the Soviets were; see Chernobyl. The basis for atomic weapons should also be explained.
Other topics include background radiation, cosmic rays, and the medical use of radiation, as in cancer therapy. --Ed Poor Talk 16:25, 8 July 2008 (EDT)