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Dr J D Cockcroft at work in Cavendish Laboratory
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Dr J D Cockcroft at work in Cavendish Laboratory
Dr J D Cockcroft at work in the Cavendish Laboratory, at Cambridge University, adjusting a vacuum-creating pump. Physicists John D Cockcroft and Ernest Ts Walton developed the Cockcroft-Walton accelerator to artificially speed up atomic particles to high energies. Fast-moving protons made from hydrogen were directed towards a lithium target in a vacuum, and the results of this splitting of atoms observed
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Dr. J.D. Cockcroft is seen intently working in the renowned Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. Established in 1874, this prestigious research institute has been a hub of scientific discovery and innovation, and Cockcroft, a brilliant British physicist, was a key figure in its storied history. The year was 1932, and Cockcroft, alongside his esteemed colleague Ernest Walton, had made a groundbreaking discovery: the Cockcroft-Walton accelerator. This revolutionary device, which would change the course of scientific research, was designed to artificially accelerate atomic particles to unprecedented energies. In the image, Cockcroft is meticulously adjusting a vacuum-creating pump, a crucial component of the accelerator. Fast-moving protons, derived from hydrogen, were directed towards a lithium target in a vacuum chamber. The results of this splitting of atoms, known as nuclear fission, were observed through various detection devices. The Cockcroft-Walton accelerator was a significant achievement in the field of nuclear physics and marked a new era in the understanding of atomic structure and behavior. This discovery paved the way for further research in nuclear physics and ultimately contributed to the development of nuclear power and the atomic bomb. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in scientific history, as Dr. Cockcroft, with unwavering focus and determination, works to unlock the mysteries of the atom in the hallowed halls of the Cavendish Laboratory.
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