Radiation Collection (page 10)

Binary star system, artwork

Sun-like star, artwork

Alien lanscape, artwork
Alien landscape. Computer artwork of a view across the surface of an alien planet towards a pulsar (upper right) in the sky

Space sunflower. Two sunflowers grown as a school project. The one on the left is a normal plant whilst the one on the right has been grown from seeds that were flown into space

Evacuated village near Chernobyl. On 26th April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded causing the worst nuclear power plant diaster in history

Intercosmos 11 satellite on launchpad
Satellite launch. View of a SL-8 Tsyklon rocket carrying the Intercosmos-11 satellite on a launch pad at Kapustin Yar, Russia

Magnetar star SGR 1806-20, artwork
Magnetar star SGR 1806-20. Artwork showing a gamma ray burst (blue shell) from the magnetar SGR 1806-20. A magnetar is a type of neutron star with a very strong magnetic field

Greenhouse effect, conceptual image
Greenhouse effect. Conceptual image of infrared rays (red arrows) trapped in the Earths atmosphere by greenhouse gases such as water vapour and carbon dioxide

Rat used in space experiment
Rat used in space research. This rat was one scheduled for flight on the Photon-M3 scientific research mission in 2007. The Photon-M series of spacecraft were designed mainly for biological

Mouse, infrared, computer artwork
Computer artwork of a mouse depicting an infrared image of the animal like seen by some snakes. The different colours represent different temperatures

Antimatter containment. Photomontage showing how a future containment system for antimatter might work. Powerful magnetic fields contain the short-lived antimatter (centre)

Black hole travel. Spacecraft passing a black hole as it travels though space. The white area around the black hole is its accretion disc

Solar wind and the Earth, artwork
Solar wind and the Earth. Computer artwork showing how the Earths magnetic field (white) protects it from the Suns solar wind (yellow) by deflecting the charged particles around the planet

Black hole research. Spacecraft (top) monitoring a comet that has been drawn into a black hole (bottom). The white area around the black hole is its accretion disc

Hawking radiation research. Future space probe approaching a black hole to capture Hawking radiation (blue glow). A black hole is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight

Earths atmosphere and radiation, artwork
Earths atmosphere and radiation. Computer artwork showing the differing absorbance of electromagnetic waves by the Earths atmosphere

Electromagnetic spectrum, artwork
Electromagnetic spectrum, computer artwork. The changing wavelength of electromagnetic (EM) radiation through the spectrum is shown by the trace along bottom

Black hole radiation, artwork
Black hole radiation. Artwork of the radiation predicted to be emitted by a black hole. Produced due to quantum effects, this radiation is also known as Hawking radiation or Bekenstein-Hawking

Irradiated food, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of radiation in food crops. Irradiation of food is a controversial process that exposes food to ionising radiation in

Nuclear waste from a nuclear submarine
Containers to store and transport solid radioactive waste after the utilization of nuclear-powered submarines, Federal State-run Engineering Works " Zvyozdochka" in Severodvinsk

Early x-ray of a childs hand
In 1895 Roentgen discovered a new kind of radiant energy which he named x-rays. On December 22nd 1895 he produced the first human radiograph of his wifes hand

Early x-ray of a bird
In 1895 Roentgen discovered a new kind of radiant energy which he named x-rays. On December 22nd 1895 he produced the first human radiograph of his wifes hand

Big Bang probability, conceptual image. Computer artwork of two dice emanating from an explosion, representing the chance of the Big Bang having occurred

Radioactive sources and storage. Wooden box containing radioactive materials in front of a lockable metal storage box

Halogen heater. Close-up of a halogen heater showing the heating elements and safety grill

Radioactive globe, conceptual artwork
Radioactive globe, conceptual computer artwork. The Earth (lower right) forms the centre of a radiation symbol. This image could represent events like a nuclear war

Solar flare, artwork
Solar flare. Computer artwork of a large solar flare (orange lines) directed towards the Earth. A solar flare is an explosion in the Suns atmosphere that causes a large increase in levels of

Radiation in food, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a knife and fork next to a plate made from a radiation symbol, representing the presence of radiation in food

Active galactic nucleus, artwork
Active galactic nucleus (AGN), computer artwork. An AGN is a galactic core that emits a higher luminosity than can be produced by the galaxys stars alone

Smoke detector radiation source. Close-up of the internal componenets of a smoke detector, showing a chamber containing a sample of the radioactive isotope Americium 241

WMAP spacecraft, artwork
WMAP (Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe) spacecraft. Computer artwork of the WMPAP spacecraft travelling towards the second Lagrangian point (L2)

HEGRA gamma ray telescope
Gamma ray telescope. Cerenkov telescope at the High-Energy-Gamma-Ray Astronomy (HEGRA) site at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma, Canary Islands

RADIOLOGIST, c1930. A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930

X-ray protection cabinet
A photograph of an x-ray in progress where the doctor is protected by a lead lined cabinet. An invention by MM. Radiguet and Massiot

Fornax A galaxy. Combined optical (white) and radio (orange) image of the galaxy Fornax A (NGC 1316, centre). The smaller galaxy NGC 1317 is above it

Radiation Treatment 1968
A patient seen through a circular zinc bromide safety window, containing a theratron 80 unit used for radiation treatment, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, England

Invisibility Machine
According to inventor/ publisher Hugo Gernsback, making people invisible is possible, using radiation similar to X-rays, based on the research of Steans

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Radiation: From Cosmic Background to Nuclear Fallout" In our quest to understand the universe, it has emerged as a fascinating and enigmatic force. Embark on a captivating journey through time and space as we explore the various facets of this phenomenon. Let's begin with the MAP microwave background, an extraordinary snapshot of our early universe. This relic radiation allows us to peer back in time, unraveling secrets about the birth and evolution of galaxies. Gaze upon the mesmerizing Orion Nebula, where cosmic microwave background radiation intertwines with celestial beauty. The swirling gases and dazzling stars within M42 and M43 create a breathtaking spectacle that showcases both creation and destruction. Venturing further into history, we encounter James Clerk Maxwell, depicted in caricature form. His groundbreaking work paved the way for understanding electromagnetic waves - including radiation - forever changing our perception of physics. As we traverse through time on our Universe timeline artwork, witness a supernova explosion frozen in motion. This awe-inspiring display captures nature's power at its peak while shedding light on how radiation shapes celestial bodies throughout their lifecycle. But not all forms are born from distant realms; some have been man-made. Recall the haunting aftermath of a 1957 nuclear test: Fall-out lingers ominously over landscapes like ghost villages in Belarus – stark reminders of humanity's complex relationship with atomic energy. Marvel at the ethereal Helix Nebula, adorned by planetary nebulae emitting radiant hues. These intricate formations showcase how dying stars release their outer layers into space – an exquisite dance between life cycles and cosmic emissions. Finally, confront one of nature's most enigmatic creations: black holes. These gravitational powerhouses emit intense streams of high-energy particles known as Hawking Radiation – offering tantalizing clues about what lies beyond event horizons. Radiation remains an enigma that captivates scientists and artists alike; it is both a cosmic fingerprint and an earthly creation.