Atomic Energy in Cosmic and Human Life Fifty Years of Radioactivity

Starting from the very basic, following the humour laced prefaces, this seemingly complicated subject that comprises science along with associated engineering, could never have been better elaborated for the layman but for this volume. Explaining the nature of the interaction of the nucleons based on the model of which he himself was the proponent, the revelation of the inner working of the atomic particles seemed no less wondrous than the style in which it was narrated. It will seem so simple as the apparently unfathomable mystery of the particles, unseen to the naked eyes of ordinary humans, is detailed, in principle, with analogies of physics that they would understand. The hidden energy inside the nucleus is compared with that liberated during chemical conversions. This highlights the significant difference in the order of energy conversion per unit mass that can be utilized in the betterment of mankind. Subtly touching on the destructive uses of atomic energy with numerical figures to horrify correctly, the scientific conjecture of building power sources and space vehicles will be appealing more to researchers yearning for development for a harmless future.