Presentation model of three parallel plate fission chambers made of aluminium

Made:
1966 in England
maker:
Twentieth Century Electronics Limited
Presentation model of three parallel plate fission chambers

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Presentation model of three parallel plate fission chambers
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Presentation model of three parallel plate fission chambers made of aluminium, stainless steel and copper respectively. Used for research reactor experiments and manufactured by staff from 20th Century Electronics Ltd. The model was made for, and given to, Gilbert Tomes by his workforce at 20th Century Electronics (Later Centronic Ltd)

Details

Category:
Nuclear Physics
Object Number:
2000-1514
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), felt, copper (metal), aluminium (metal), stainless steel and steel (metal)
Measurements:
140 mm 70 mm, .26 kg
type:
model - representation
credit:
Gilbert Tomes