THE NOL VAN DE GRAAFF FACILITY,

Abstract

The Naval Ordnance Laboratory's 2.5 MeV Van de Graaff positive-ion accelerator is described. This machine was originally a 2 MeV x-ray generator built for the Navy in 1943 by MIT Laboratories. The design of the present facility and technical problems connected with conversion and updating of the machine are discussed. Instructions are given for its operation and maintenance. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 28, 1967
Accession Number
AD0661794

Entities

People

  • Albert E. Evans
  • Donald G. Simons

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Conversion
  • Generators
  • Instructions
  • Ion Accelerators
  • Maintenance
  • Munitions
  • Observatories
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Research Facilities
  • Test Facilities
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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