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|file=File:Y-12 Calutron Alpha racetrack.jpg|caption=Alpha I racetrack, Y-12 Uranium 235 electromagnetic separation plant, Clinton Engineer Works, Oak Ridge}} | |||
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|file=File:Calutron emitter.jpg|caption=Frank Oppenheimer (center right) and Robert Thornton (right) examine the 4-source emitter for the improved alpha calutron. }} | |||
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|file=File:Diagram of uranium isotope separation in the calutron.jpg|caption=Early 1940's diagram of uranium isotope separation in the Calutron}} | |||
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|file=File:Y12 Calutron Operators.jpg|caption=Calutron operators at their panels, in the Y-12 plant at Oak Ridge, TN during World War II. }} | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:56, 6 August 2025
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
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| Magnetic sector mass spectrometer used for separating the isotopes of uranium. |
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| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
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This term has a corresponding Wikipedia article: Wikidata page for Calutron |
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