Our Atomic World: The Story of Atomic Energy
This booklet is part of the "Understanding the Atom Series" published by the Division of Technical Information of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. From an introduction of atomic theory by the ancient Greeks through the development of the fission bomb, the author covers such areas as the discovery of the nucleus, the discovery of isotopes, fission and fusion including a chronology of atomic theory to 1963, and the development of the Atomic Energy Commission. (Summary by Larry Wilson)
Genre(s): Astronomy, Physics & Mechanics
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | Introduction | Larry Wilson |
00:02:25 |
| Play 02 | The Atomic Theory Is Confirmed and Cathode Rays | James R. Hedrick |
00:07:41 |
| Play 03 | Radioactive Atoms Discovered and Rutherford Finds the Atomic Nucleus | James R. Hedrick |
00:07:06 |
| Play 04 | The Proton Is Recognized and Isotopes Are Discovered | James R. Hedrick |
00:05:44 |
| Play 05 | The Alchemists' Dream Comes True and Some Particles Have No Electric Charge | Wayne Cooke |
00:06:27 |
| Play 06 | Matter Is Energy; Energy Is Matter and Nuclei Contain Energy | Wayne Cooke |
00:07:45 |
| Play 07 | Chronology | Wayne Cooke |
00:04:37 |
| Play 08 | Fission is Explained | Chris Coffin |
00:04:45 |
| Play 09 | The Fission Bomb Is Exploded and Nuclear Energy Is Needed for the Future | roselbex |
00:08:04 |
| Play 10 | Fusion Has Potential | Chris Coffin |
00:06:30 |
| Play 11 | Isotopes Have Many Uses and Radioisotopes at Work | roselbex |
00:04:18 |
| Play 12 | The Atomic Energy Commission and Toward an International Atom | BettyB |
00:06:34 |