Laypeople’s Understanding of Radioactivity and Radiation第一段原文

Laypeople’s Understanding of Radioactivity and Radiation第一段原文 Since the discovery of X rays in 1895,ionising radiation has been a part of our life and consciousness.From the very beginning,radiation has been shrouded in myths--of exaggerated expectations as well as excessive fear .Radiation has been characterised partly as a life force,partly as a doomsday power destined to cause the ultimate destruction of mankind.In our own time,fear seems to be the prevalent characteristic of the public perception of radiation phenomena,and the treatment in the media of incidents like the chernobyl accident has greatly contributed to the spreading of uneasiness and fear.