Caltech Synchrotron Laboratory papers, 1949-1970

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Caltech Synchrotron Laboratory papers, 1949-1970

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These papers document Caltech's building of a one-billion volt (1 BeV) electron accelerator, the synchrotron. Funded by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, the project marked the beginning of high energy physics at Caltech. The records consist of photos, technical notes, reports, conference proceedings, and proposals to the Atomic Energy Commission.

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California Institute of Technology. Archives.

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