MAN AND RADIATION

Duration: 28 min

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Atomic Energy Commission

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Describes many aspects of radiation and presents a survey of the widespread application of radiation in medicine, industry, agriculture, power and research. Uses animation to explain the different types of radiation and the alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Discusses radiation studies in photosynthesis using radioisotope and animals as well as the Atomic Energy Commission's research on food preservation through irradiation, the Army's projects, and the use of radiation to produce plastics in wood.