The National Physical Laboratory's pivotal role in advancing radiation science is examined. This book details the institution's contributions to the field from 1912 to 1955, a period marked by significant scientific discovery and technological development. It explores the research conducted, the methodologies employed, and the impact of NPL's work on the broader scientific community and public understanding of radiation.

This historical account of radiation science at the National Physical Laboratory is likely to be of interest to specialists in the history of science and physics. Its focus on a specific institution and a defined period suggests a detailed and potentially technical examination of research and development. The book's scope implies an analysis of the scientific, institutional, and perhaps even political contexts that shaped radiation research in the mid-20th century.