Identity area
Reference code
Heritage collection CERN-OBJ-CERN-OBJ-DE-029
Title
Scanning table
Date(s)
- 1960 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Object
Context area
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Before the invention of wire chambers, particles tracks were analysed on scanning tables like this one. Today, the process is electronic and much faster. Bubble chamber film - currently available - (links can be found below) was used for this analysis of the particle tracks.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Public
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
2,36m 0,95m 2,82m
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
On loan, 143.
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
CDS number
43924
Object Number
OBJOBJ 0000199
