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Focusing on the intriguing narrative of superheavy elements, this work explores the efforts of physicists and chemists to create and discover elements beyond uranium. It highlights the controversies surrounding their synthesis and naming, delving into the criteria that define the discovery of new elements, suggesting that creation may be a more fitting term. The book aims to engage not only scientists but also historians, philosophers, and sociologists of science, providing a comprehensive view of a lesser-known yet fascinating aspect of modern scientific inquiry.
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From Transuranic to Superheavy Elements, Helge Kragh
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- From Transuranic to Superheavy Elements
- Subtitle
- A Story of Dispute and Creation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Helge Kragh
- Publisher
- Springer, Berlin
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 106
- ISBN13
- 9783319758121
- Description
- Focusing on the intriguing narrative of superheavy elements, this work explores the efforts of physicists and chemists to create and discover elements beyond uranium. It highlights the controversies surrounding their synthesis and naming, delving into the criteria that define the discovery of new elements, suggesting that creation may be a more fitting term. The book aims to engage not only scientists but also historians, philosophers, and sociologists of science, providing a comprehensive view of a lesser-known yet fascinating aspect of modern scientific inquiry.