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Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, analysis C016 / 4236
Cuban Missile Crisis. Strategic Air Command (SAC) photo interpreters using a magnifying and mapping machine to examine aerial reconnaissance images of Cuba, obtained in 1962

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, aerial view C016 / 4235
Cuban Missile Crisis. Aerial photograph of one of the nuclear missile sites (San Cristobal launch site 2), constructed in Cuba by Soviet forces, that precipitated the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962

Nuclear warhead being removed C016 / 2696
Arms reduction. The warhead from a RSD-10 Pioneer missile being removed for decommissioning due to an arms reduction agreement

Nano bearing, artwork C013 / 9992
Nano bearing, computer artwork. A bearing allows motion between two or more part. This bearing design is an example of nanotechnology

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

Demonstration of the U. S. Armys 280mm atomic gun, capable of firing conventional and atomic shells, at Aberdeen
NUCLEAR ARTILLERY, 1952. Demonstration of the U.S. Armys 280mm atomic gun, capable of firing conventional and atomic shells, at Aberdeen, Maryland, 1952

(1904-1967). American physicist. Oppenheimer testifying before the Joint Congressional Atomic Committee as Chairman of
J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER (1904-1967). American physicist. Oppenheimer testifying before the Joint Congressional Atomic Committee as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Photographed 13 June 1949

Front page of the San Francisco Chronicle, 24 September 1949, reporting on President Harry Trumans announcement
SOVIET ATOMIC TEST, 1949. Front page of the San Francisco Chronicle, 24 September 1949, reporting on President Harry Trumans announcement the previous day that the Soviet Union had successfully

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

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) adult with chicks, in nest on tree trunk, with nuclear powerstation in background, Philippsburg Nuclear Power Plant, Philippsburg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, may

Democritean Universe. 17th-century artwork of the atomistic universe proposed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Democritus (c.460-370 BC). The artwork was published in 1675

Atomic brain. Conceptual computer artwork of a brain surrounded by atomic orbitals. This could represent artificial intelligence or quantum computing

1950s Orion nuclear rocket, artwork
1950s Orion nuclear rocket. Artwork of the nuclear pulse propulsion rocket proposed by NASA in the 1950s as part of Project Orion. The rocket is shown orbiting Saturn (seen in background)

Hands holding black hole and stars
Hands holding a black hole and stars, conceptual image

Early history of the universe, artwork
Early history of the universe. Artwork showing the cooling and expansion of the early universe from its origin in the Big Bang (upper left)

Multiple universes, artwork
Multiple universes. Artwork showing multiple universes forming from black holes following the Big Bang formation of the initial universe at top left

Nanohoops, molecular model
Nanohoops. Molecular model of a structure based on fullerenes, a structural form (allotrope) of carbon. Theoretically, a wide range of molecular shapes can be engineered at the molecular level using

Universal joint, computer model. This mechanical joint design, made entirely from carbon (turquoise) and hydrogen (grey) atoms, is an example of nanotechnology

Twisted nanotube, molecular model
Twisted nanotube. Molecular model of a structure based on fullerenes, a structural form (allotrope) of carbon. Theoretically

Minuteman. NS-10Q missile guidance system from a Minuteman ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic missile), which carried a nuclear warhead

Atomic burst over Hiroshima, 1945
Atomic burst over Hiroshima, coloured image. On 6th August 1945, during World War II, a US bomber dropped the Little Boy atomic bomb over Hiroshima, Japan

Computer artwork of laser splitting molecule
Laser splitting molecule. Computer artwork depicting a scientific experiment in which a laser beam (red, at upper right) is used to break apart a molecule

Operation Crossroads atom bomb test, 1946
Operation Crossroads atom bomb test. Mushroom cloud rising from the Baker underwater atomic explosion carried out at Bikini Atoll, in the Pacific, on 25th July 1946

Atomic explosion after the detonation of the worlds first atomic bomb. This bomb, code-named Trinity, was part of the Manhattan Project, set up by the US government during the Second World War

Atomic burst over Nagasaki, 1945
Atomic burst over Nagasaki, coloured image. On 9th August 1945, during World War II, a US bomber dropped the Fat Man atomic bomb over Nagasaki, Japan

Operation Tumbler-Snapper atom bomb, 1952
Operation Tumbler-Snapper atom bomb test. US marines preparing to advance towards their objective following an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site, USA, on 1st May 1952

Fusion research, levitated diopole device
Nuclear fusion research. Levitated dipole experiment (LDX) device (cryostat) being constructed at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Columbia University, USA

Fallout shelter supplies, USA, Cold War
Fallout shelter supplies at an exhibit in the USA during the Cold War. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Cold War between the USA and the USSR was reaching its peak

Cold War medical training, 1958
Cold War medical training. US Navy nurses observing a demonstration of radiation survey instruments as part of the nuclear nursing course at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland

Matter transportation

Human intelligence. Conceptual artwork representing human intelligence. It has a human brain as the nucleus (centre) of an atom, surrounded by electron orbitals (pink)

Soviet engineers and physicists, 1954
Soviet engineers and physicists. From left to right: Vasily Mishin (1917-2001), rocket engineer; Mstislav Keldysh (1911-1978), mathematician; Igor Kurchatov (1903-1960)

Anders Angstrom, Swedish physicist
Anders Angstrom (1814-1874), Swedish physicist. Angstrom founded the science of spectroscopy, and the unit of atomic length, the angstrom, is named after him

Glibenclamide diabetes drug molecule
Glibenclamide, molecular model. This drug is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), oxygen (red), nitrogen (blue)

Cefuroxime antibiotic molecule
Cefuroxime antibiotic, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (blue), oxygen (red) and sulphur (yellow)

RDX explosive molecule
RDX, molecular model. This explosive is also known as T4 and cyclonite. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

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"Exploring the Atomic Realm: From Northern Lights to Particle Physics Experiments" Step into a world where science and art collide, revealing the wonders of the atomic realm. Just like the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights, atomic phenomena continue to captivate our imagination. In 1835, Dalton's Table Symbols laid the foundation for understanding matter at its most fundamental level. This groundbreaking work paved the way for countless discoveries in particle physics experiments, pushing boundaries and unraveling mysteries that were once unimaginable. As we delve deeper into fusion research with devices like tokamaks, we strive to harness the immense power locked within atoms. These scientific endeavors are not just confined to laboratories; they inspire awe-inspiring artworks that depict both beauty and complexity. From nuclear fission artwork depicting energy unleashed to HMS Conqueror's triumphant return after sinking an Argentine battleship during conflict - these moments remind us of how atoms can shape history. The quantized orbits of planets around their suns mirror electron orbits around nuclei – a testament to nature's harmonious patterns on both macroscopic and microscopic scales, and is through this delicate balance that life thrives in our universe. Even seemingly ordinary objects hold atomic secrets. Take an antidepressant molecule like Amitriptyline or an amino acid molecule such as Creatine – they represent breakthroughs in medicine and sports performance respectively, showcasing how atoms impact every aspect of our lives. Yet it is crucial not to overlook darker chapters in history. The haunting fallout from a 1957 nuclear test serves as a stark reminder of humanity's responsibility when dealing with atomic power. And who could forget about innovation? An "Atomic Motorbike" pushes conventional limits by infusing cutting-edge technology with sleek design – a symbol of progress fueled by human ingenuity. So let us embark on this journey through time and space, exploring all facets of what it means to be "atomic.