Question

Research and describe one current application of the knowledge of the atom. This application can be in any field of your choice. This means the field can be scientific, such as medicine, or nonscientific, such as entertainment. The purpose of this assignment is to learn the relevance today for studying the structure of the atom and how gaining insight about it is still useful in a variety of ways.

The atom contains 3 components; protons, neutrons and electrons. Research how knowledge of any or all of them contributes to a practical use or invention today.

Your paper must be a minimum of 3 typed pages.

Please make sure to include:
1. Description of the use/ invention.
2. Any historical background including names of people or institutions that have developed it.
3. Why this use is important to you or others


Any ideas? I'm picking medicine but .... I just don't know what to write.