A. Niroomand-Rad

[ 1 ] - Dr. Nasser Maleki (January 25, 1953 – January 6, 2012)

[ 2 ] - An Overview of Technological Developments in Medical Applications of X-Rays and Radioactivity

The years 1895 to 1898 were momentous for their impact on health and human well beings. First, Wilhelm Roentgen noted a glowing fluorescent screen, caused by invisible rays. This event subsequently led to the discovery of X-rays in 1895, and thus the birth of the “atomic age”. Next Becquerel’s investigations of these mysterious rays led to his experiments with uranium salt crystals. He th...