Since Antiquity, the observation of matter and its composition has been fascinating for the human mind. It represented the core of philosophical studies since the atomistic theory by Leucippus and Democritus, as well as of the opposed theory of elements by Empedocles, Plato and Aristoteles. Research on the atom, on its spontaneous or artificial disgregation, on the practical application of radioactive substances has strongly influenced daily life and the development of knowledge. Products containing radioactive substances have been used, often without regulation or control, in many scientific fields, as well as in medicine and cosmetics.
Storia della radioattività e delle sue applicazioni nell'igiene e nella cura / Corrao, Carmela Romana Natalina; Serarcangeli, Carla. - In: MEDICINA NEI SECOLI. - ISSN 0394-9001. - STAMPA. - 23:3(2011), pp. 991-1013.
Storia della radioattività e delle sue applicazioni nell'igiene e nella cura
CORRAO, Carmela Romana Natalina;SERARCANGELI, Carla
2011
Abstract
Since Antiquity, the observation of matter and its composition has been fascinating for the human mind. It represented the core of philosophical studies since the atomistic theory by Leucippus and Democritus, as well as of the opposed theory of elements by Empedocles, Plato and Aristoteles. Research on the atom, on its spontaneous or artificial disgregation, on the practical application of radioactive substances has strongly influenced daily life and the development of knowledge. Products containing radioactive substances have been used, often without regulation or control, in many scientific fields, as well as in medicine and cosmetics.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
