Bibliograph

Zapped, from Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light., Bob Berman

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Zapped, from Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light., Bob Berman

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Zapped

Responsibility statement

Bob Berman

Sub title

from Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light.

Summary

ZAPPED tells the story of all the light we cannot see, tracing infrared, microwaves, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays, radio waves and other forms of radiation from their historic, world-altering discoveries in the 19th century to their central role in our modern way of life, setting the record straight on health costs (and benefits) and exploring the consequences of our newest technologies

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