This schematic diagram shows the operation of the remotely controlled microscope made by the American Optical Company's Instrument Division for the Knolls Atomic Power laboratory which is operated at Schenectady NY by the General Electric Company for the Atomic Energy Commission. With it, scientist may safely examine highly radioactive metals specimens located inside a test chamber with three foot concrete walls. Two periscopes are provided: one to carry in light to the specimen, the other to bring out its magnified image, so it may be examined visually of photographed. The offsets in the periscopes traps harmful radiation
Title: This schematic diagram shows the operation of the remotely controlled microscope made by the American Optical Company's Instrument Division for the Knolls Atomic Power laboratory which is operated at Schenectady NY by the General Electric Company for the Atomic Energy Commission. With it, scientist may safely examine highly radioactive metals specimens located inside a test chamber with three foot concrete walls. Two periscopes are provided: one to carry in light to the specimen, the other to bring out its magnified image, so it may be examined visually of photographed. The offsets in the periscopes traps harmful radiation
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1951-10-05
Location: Schenectady - Schenectady County - New York
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Microscopes; Diagrams; Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory; American Optical Company;
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