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Timothy J. Jorgensen is an associate professor of radiation medicine and director of the Health Physics and Radiation Protection Graduate Program at Georgetown University.
Known for: Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation
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Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation
Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of radiation’s history, science, and impact on human health and society. Timothy J. Jorgensen, a radiation biologist, traces the discovery of radiation, its medical and industrial uses, and the public’s evolving perception of its risks and benefits. The book balances scientific explanation with historical narrative, helping readers understand both the dangers and the indispensable roles of radiation in modern life.
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The Dawn of the Invisible: Early Discoveries of X-rays and Radioactivity
Imagine the world in 1895: physicians still probed blindly beneath the skin, and physicists were just beginning to grasp the structure of atoms. Then Wilhelm Roentgen uncovered something extraordinary—a new kind of ray that could pass through flesh but not bone. The first X-ray image, that of his wi...
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Unraveling the Science of Radiation
To comprehend radiation’s impact, one must first understand its nature. Radiation arises from unstable atoms seeking stability by releasing energy in the form of particles or waves. The types—alpha, beta, gamma, neutron, and electromagnetic—each behave differently, interacting with matter according ...
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About Timothy J. Jorgensen
Timothy J. Jorgensen is an associate professor of radiation medicine and director of the Health Physics and Radiation Protection Graduate Program at Georgetown University. His research focuses on radiation biology and public health communication about radiation risks.
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