Argonne National Laboratory
| Title | Argonne National Laboratory |
| View | Staff and Equipment 4 |
| Series | II: Buildings and Grounds |
| Description | Dr. Alexander S. Langsdorf, Jr. and Patricia M. Reiff of the Argonne National Laboratory are shown as they measure the thickness of the concrete shield which surrounds Argonne's recently constructed multimillion volt electrostatic generator. The portion of the shield being measured is 32 inches in thickness and weighs 12 tons. It is mounted on rails and is moved into position by a small motor. Shields are necessary to prevent the scientists from being exposed to x-rays that are undesirable by-products of the nuclear reactions of the instrument. |
| Alternate Name(s) | Metallurgical Laboratory, Manhattan Engineer District |
| Subject Terms | Langsdorf, Alexander Suss, 1877-1973 | Reiff, Patricia M. | Laboratories | Shielding (Radiation) | Science rooms and equipment |
| Photographer | Argonne National Laboratory |
| Photograph Date | Undated |
| Physical Format | Photographic prints; 17.4 x 24.5 cm |
| Location | 9700 S. Cass Avenue | Argonne, Illinois |
| Campus Grid | X08 |
| Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
| Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
| Image Identifier | apf2-00477 |
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