August 3, 2011

Early models of the Atom

Once atoms were found, it became evident that atoms were composed of protons, neutrons and electrons. The first model, due to J.J. Thomson, was the plum pudding model. This suggested that the atom was a positively charged cloud with electrons floating in it. This model is incorrect.
March 25, 2011

Nuclear Radiation (1): Radioactive Processes

In this part I will talk a bit about the types of radiation. In part 2, I will explain how a reactor works, and finally in part 3, discuss some of the effects of radiation on humans.

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