Emulsion Scanning Microscope
Emulsion Scanning Microscope
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- Description
- This composite scanning microscope was designed for nuclear emulsions. Some parts are Bausch & Lomb; some are Spencer / American Optical Co.
- The Museum borrowed this for use in “Atom Smashers,” and acquired it after the exhibit came down.
- Ref: James C. Hodges, “Microscope Equipment for Nuclear Emulsion Analysis,” University of California, Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, UCRL-9089.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Emulsion Scanning Microscope
- microscope, emulsion scanning
- Date made
- ca. 1961
- maker
- Datex Corporation
- Measurements
- overall: 30 in x 41 in x 76 in; 76.2 cm x 104.14 cm x 193.04 cm
- ID Number
- 1989.0171.02
- accession number
- 1989.0171
- catalog number
- 1989.0171.02
- Credit Line
- Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
- subject
- Science & Scientific Instruments
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Modern Physics
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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