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Radioactivity
A simple and well presented site on radioactivity aimed at UK GCSE level. Includes good animated diagrams.
Nuclear Radiation
A good overview on the basics of radioactivity : the different types of radiation, sources, uses, dangers of radioactivity etc
Hyperphysics - Radioactivity
Description of origin and uses of gamma radiation, other radioactive processes, with good links t further info.
Radioactivity
Good simple revision guide for UK GCSE standard, includes topics such as isotopes, types of radiation, half-life and nuclear power.
Gamma Radioactivity
This section of Hyperphysics describes gamma radiation very clearly and links to relevant information.
The Discovery Of Radioactivity
100 years ago, a group of scientists unknowingly ushered in the Atomic Age. Their work initiated paths of research which changed our understanding of the building blocks of matter.
Hyperphysics - Beta Radioactivity
Description of beta decay with energy spectrum and discussion of positron, with good links to other sites.
Science Trek Applets
Applets demonstrating EM waves, Quantum Atoms, Polarization, the Periodic Table and Isotopes and Radioactivity all from the physics 2000 website
Radioactive dose
How does ionising radiation affect people, what risks arise from radiation exposure, and how can such risks be minimised? These question and more are addressed on this excellent site all about ...