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Willard Libby
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Willard Frank Libby was an American physical chemist noted for his role in the 1949 development of radiocarbon dating, a process which revolutionized archaeology and palaeontology. For his contributio
Willard Libby
Libby in the lab, c. 1960s
Libby in the lab, c. 1960s
Calutron
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A calutron is a mass spectrometer originally designed and used for separating the isotopes of uranium. It was developed by Ernest Lawrence during the Manhattan Project and was based on his earlier inv
An Alpha calutron tank removed from the magnet for recovery of uranium-235
An Alpha calutron tank removed from the magnet for recovery of uranium-235
Alpha I magnet, called the "Racetrack". The calutrons are located around the ring.
Alpha I magnet, called the "Racetrack". The calutrons are located around the ring.
Frank Oppenheimer (center right) and Robert Thornton (right) examine the 4-source emitter for the improved Alpha calutron.
Frank Oppenheimer (center right) and Robert Thornton (right) examine the 4-source emitter for the improved Alpha calutron.
The XAX development unit at Oak Ridge was used for research, development and training.
The XAX development unit at Oak Ridge was used for research, development and training.