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IN a letter to NATURE of June 5, Mr. W. H. Ross and Mr. H. J. Creighton point out the present want of uniformity in radio-active nomenclature, and suggest that some definite system should be adopted by all writers on this subject. Every worker in radioactivity recognises the importance of some agreement in regard to this matter. It is difficult, however, for a single individual to suggest a scheme which would be likely to gain universal support. The only international body existing at present which is in a position to deal with such a question conveniently and expeditiously is the International Radium Standards Committee. The constitution of this committee is fortunately very suitable for the consideration of this question, as it comprises about an equal number of physicists and chemists representing five nations. As president of the International Committee, I should be glad to bring the matter to the attention of the other members, and will do so if there is no objection to this proposal.
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RUTHERFORD, E. Uniformity in Radio-active Nomenclature . Nature 91, 424 (1913). https://doi.org/10.1038/091424a0
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