Atomic Collection (page 2)

Reflection of the Genbaku Domu, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima
Reflection of the Genbaku Domu, Atomic Bomb Dome, in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan commemorating the bombing of Hiroshima at the end of World War II

Splitting of the Atom - apparatus used by Dr J D Cockcroft
Dr John D Cockcroft listening for sounds indicating atomic disintegration brought about by the bombardment with high-velocity protons of the lithium nucleus

Boeing B-29 of 509th Composite Grp, 20th Air Force dropped atomic bomb on Hiroshima, 5 Aug 1945

OPPENHEIMER, Julius Robert (1904-1967). American physicist

The everlasting fuel, atomic power, by G. H. Davis
The everlasting fuel: atomic power replacing the consumption of hundreds of thousands of tons of coal. The probable compact layout of an atom-powered municipal electricity generating station in

The atoms power for peace by G. H. Davis
The atoms power for peace: the shape of things to come. Showing an atomic-driven locomotive, power house and liner, based on an expert forecast. 1945

Crewless aircraft for atomic explosions by G. H. Davis
Crewless aircraft, controlled from parent machines, which will probe the secrets of an atomic bomb explosion by means of television. Date: 1946

Dangers of radioactivity by G. H. Davis
Death rays released by an atomic bomb explosion: the dangers of radioactivity explained in drawings. Date: 1946

Warship with guided missiles by G. H. Davis
The shape of ships to come: a warship armed with guided missiles and protected against radioactivity. An artists impression of a battleship of the future

Atom bombers view of Bikini Atoll by G. H. Davis
Target for annihilation: an atom bombers view of Bikini Atoll, in the Pacific Ocean, with the fleet of warship victims assembled in the lagoon. Date: 1946

Hiroshima - re-building after WWII
Reconstruction of Aioi Bridge and Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce & Industry Hall, Hiroshima, Japan. The epicentre of the explision caused by the Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th 1945 was

World War II. Ruined tram by an atomic bombing in Hiroshima (6th August 1945). Photography

Aldermaston March - 27th March 1959
Aldermaston March - The 2nd annual Anti-Nuclear protest march on 27th March 1959 to the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston

Atomic Cigar
Title block for a trick in a Magic dealers trick catalogue Date: 1952

Studying Liquid Flow
Scientific Assistant G. Dimmick, studying liquid flow down surfaces, in connection with the S.G.H.W. reactor programme, Winfrith Atomic Energy Establishment. Date: 1960s

Ultrasonic Probes
The Analytical Research Unit, Harwell : Measuring the beam characteristics of Ultrasonic probes. Date: March 1968

Microdensitometer
The Analytical Research Unit, Harwell, is a service for industry to identify and control impurities in industrial materials : Using a microdensitometer and computer Date: 1973

Nuclear Computer 1973
Inspection of nuclear reactor fuel element components at Springfields Laboratories : Close-up of the computerised measurement of the grids. Date: 1973

Mineral Analyser
The TELSEC portable non- dispersive X-ray mineral analyser offers a fast method of measuring selected elements in ores, soils, slags, etc. Date: November 1970

Electron Microscope
The EM 300 transmission electron microscope, which is used to study tiny voids or dislocations in materials or very small crystallites, A.E.R.E. Harwell. Date: October 1971

Measuring an Earhquake
An initial measurement of a large earthquake being made on a monitor recording at an outstation near Blacknest, near Aldermaston. Date: August 1963

Radiochemical Centre
Process boxes for the production of tritium compounds at the Radiochemical Centre, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: December 1964

Chemical Technology
A JEM 7A microscope can examine gas or solid interface reactions at temperatures of up to 1200oC, Chemistry Division, Harwell. Date: 1960s

Microcircuit Development
A metallurgist examines a microcircuit on the enlarging screen of a microscope at A.W.R.E. Aldermaston. Date: early 1970s

1950s Christmas decorations cartoon
Two rather conservative gentlemen survey with curiosity a hanging Atomic style mobile in an otherwise traditional sitting room while one comments to the other, Got no idea

Dr Ernest Walton with Cockcroft-Walton apparatus
Dr Ernest Ts Walton in the cabinet (marked E) into which the high-velocity protons emerge and strike the target of lithium

Dr J D Cockcroft at work in Cavendish Laboratory
Dr J D Cockcroft at work in the Cavendish Laboratory, at Cambridge University, adjusting a vacuum-creating pump. Physicists John D Cockcroft

Future City 1942
The city of the 21st century will be a city of science, of atomic power, of space travel, and of high culture

Airship of Io
On Io, third of Jupiters moons, atomic power has been harnessed for the purposes of aviation : this airship is really a rocket ship with wings

Atomic Bomb Test
An atomic bomb is exploded as part of the U.S. test program - the card says it should be equally edifying for philatelist, historian and philosopher

Anti-Atomic Radar
Giant Radar Installations for Defence against Atomic Attack

Atomic Forest Clearance
Forest Clearance by Means of Atomic Rays

Atomic Firefighting
Using Atomic Power to Fight Fires

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