Diagrammatic model of 'Merton Nut' used for making replica diffraction gratings

Diagrammatic model of 'Merton Nut' used for making replica

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Diagrammatic model of 'Merton Nut' used for making replica
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Diagrammatic model of 'Merton Nut' used for making replica diffraction gratings, 1948-1956.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1956-139
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), acrylic, metal and steel
Measurements:
overall: 110 mm x 312 mm x 102 mm, , 1.155kg
type:
model
credit:
National Physical Laboratory.