Tracks to Innovation

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The book explores a groundbreaking discovery in nuclear physics from the late 1950s, where scientists found that charged particles create latent tracks in mica when exposed. This phenomenon, revealed through chemical etching, has led to innovative applications across various fields including geology, materials science, archaeology, and art history. The author details the history and significance of this technique, illustrating its potential for measuring radioactivity and creating fine filters, making the content accessible even to those with basic physics knowledge.