Fox-Smith prism component

Made:
1962-1972 in Borehamwood
maker:
Marconi Avionics Limited
Fox-Smith prism component

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Fox-Smith prism component
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Fox-Smith prism component, used for the selection of modes in an argon laser, c. 1967.

Details

Category:
Nuclear Physics
Object Number:
1982-1508
Materials:
glass, metal (unknown), acrylic and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 126 mm x 40 mm x 40 mm, , .02kg
type:
component
credit:
Clarendon Laboratory