Radiation Collection (page 5)

An astronaut floating in outer space as he is pulled towards a massive black hole
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space as he is pulled towards a massive black hole. Gamma ray bursts erupt from the poles of the singularity

A pair of neutron stars colliding, merging, and forming a black hole. A neutron star is the compressed core left behind when a star born with between eight

Powerful streams of energy spew out of a black hole in the middle of a galaxy
A black hole is a defined region of spacetime which reflects no light and can be found in the middle of galaxies

A stellar black hole caused by the collapse of a massive star
A stellar black hole is caused by the collapse of a massive star and is also called a supernova explosion or a gamma ray Burst

An O-star just behind a young, cooler star and its swirling disk of planet-forming
This artists concept illustrates an O-star, which can be seen near the top right, just behind a young, cooler star and its swirling disk of planet-forming material

View from Uranus if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

Volcanic activity on Jupiters moon Io, with the planet Jupiter visible on the horizon
Io is the innermost of the Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter. Io is on average around 400 000 km away from Jupiter, which is approximately the same distance as our moon is from Earth

NGC 5189, Planetary Nebula in Musca. NGC 5189 represents the gaseous remains of a sunlike star which has entered its final stages of evolution

Power: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Power - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do. ~ Aristotle

Nuclear Explosion

Cold War era fallout shelter sign. Fallout shelters were built, as a civil defense measure, to protect occupants from radioactive debris after a nuclear explosion

Operation Upshot Knothole, CLIMAX Event
June 4, 1953 - Operation Upshot Knothole, CLIMAX Event - The CLIMAX Event was a 61-kiloton device detonated at the Nevada Proving Ground

A Magnetar, a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light
A Magnetar is a special kind of a pulsar, which is a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light. Magnetar are extremely powerful magnetic stars

A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion that has filled its Roche Lobe. Gas from the star (called the donor)

View from Pluto if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris

A stellar black hole emits streams of plasma from its event horizon

Artists concept of a Hypergiant Star. Hypergiant stars are the most massive known. They can weigh more than 250 times the mass of the sun

Radiation therapists fit a short face mask to a patient during radiation therapy
Two radiation therapists fit a short face mask to a patient model to steady the head during radiation therapy

Patient positioned in computed tomography scanner
A patient model wearing a short face mask is positioned in a computed tomography (CT) scanner to obtain images of a tumor before radiation therapy

A nuclear weapon test by the American military at Bikini Atoll, Micronesia
July 25, 1946 - Vintage American history photo of a nuclear weapon test by the American military at Bikini Atoll, Micronesia. The explosion was part of Operation Crossroads

RUTHERFORD: TITLE PAGE. Title-page of the first edition of Ernest Rutherfords Radio-Activity, Cambridge, England, 1904

PIERRE CURIE (1859-1906). French physicist and chemist. Pierre Curie lecturing on radium at the Sorbonne in Paris. Drawing, 1903, by Andre Castaigne

M. CURIE: RECHERCHES, 1903. Title-page of the first publication of Marie Curie s
M. CURIE: RECHERCHES, 1903. Title-page of the first publication of Marie Curies announcement of the discovery of radium and its properties, Recherches sur les substances Radioactives, Paris, 1903

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Owen Test, Nevada, 23rd July 1957

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Baker Day Test, Bikini, 25th July 1946

Urban Shapes
Tokyo, Japan - September 19, 2014: Spiral staircase

Nuclear waste storage of contaminated items are stored in drums at the Idaho National Engineering Lab in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Radiometer invented by Sir William Crookes in 1873. Illustration, mid-20th century
CROOKES RADIOMETER. Radiometer invented by Sir William Crookes in 1873. Illustration, mid-20th century

John Tyndall (1820-1893) Irish-born British physicist. (Professor at Royal Institution, London, 1854. Worked on Heat radiation and acoustics. Died of accidental Chloral poisoning)

Examining patients thorax using X-ray tube and fluorescent screen. X-ray tube (on tripod) is set at reqauired height and patient stands directly in front of it

Wilhelm Roentgens (1845-1923) X-ray photograph of his wifes hand: 1896. For his work on electromagnetic radiation and discovery of X-rays Roentgen awarded 1901 Nobel prize for Physics

Various substances fluorescing in vacuum tubes of different shapes. Chromolithograph, Leipzig 1903

X-raying the hand. Card published 1924. Chromolithograph

William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer, investigating heating effect of infra-red (published 1800) In background is Herschels 40ft reflecting telescope. Artists reconstruction

Henri Becquerel (1852-1908) French physicist. In 1896 Becquerel discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate

Survivors of the explosion of the Atom bomb at Hiroshima 1945 suffering the effects of radiation. ICRC photograph

(Alexandre) Edmond Becquerel (1820-91) French physicist: son of Antoine Cesar Becquerel and father of (Antoine) Henri Becquerel: research on solar radiation and diamagnetism. Wood engraving

John Tyndall (1820-1893) Irish-born British physicist. Professor at the Royal Institution, London, 1854. Worked on heat radiation and acoustics. Died of accidental Chloral poisoning

Store Window Clock Display
California: c. 1926. A store display for Westclox with luminous dials

Discharge in Geissler tubes containing rarefied gases. Investigations of these phenomena led to the discovery of cathode rays, x-rays and electrons. From A

Winter tree branches covered in hoar frost

Winter Beech leaves covered in hoar frost

Pyrheliometer, used for direct measurement of solar radiation, invented by Knut Angstrom

Geiger Counters with digital display and gauge with needle indicator

Visible light spectrum, artwork C016 / 9846
Visible light spectrum. Computer artwork showing the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom

Sunspot, artwork C017 / 7364
Sunspot. Computer artwork of a section of the Suns surface, showing a sunspot (dark, centre-left). Sunspots are temporary dark areas that appear on the photosphere (outer surface) of the Sun

Visible light spectrum, artwork C016 / 9849
Visible light spectrum. Computer artwork showing the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom

Visible light spectrum, artwork C016 / 9847
Visible light spectrum. Computer artwork showing the visible light section of the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelength increases from top to bottom

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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.