K-band reflex Klystron

Made:
1945-1950 in England
maker:
Electric and Musical Industries Limited
K-band reflex Klystron by EMI c. 1946

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K-band reflex Klystron by EMI c. 1946
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K-band reflex Klystron by EMI c. 1946. This instrument was used in the first microwave 'speed of light' measurement at the National Physical Laboratory from 1950-1956.

Details

Category:
Nuclear Physics
Object Number:
1982-496
Materials:
copper (metal), metal (unknown), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass, plastic (unidentified) and rubber (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 140 mm x 225 mm x 120 mm, , 1.24kg
type:
klystron
credit:
National Physical Laboratory.