Search Results

open access

MANIAC : the Los Alamos Computer

Description: The MANIAC is a general purpose electronic computer which has been designed and constructed at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. The construction period dates from June of 1949 to March of 1952, when the first major problem was run. This report is presented under three headings. First is a general description of the computer. Second is a discussion of operation of computer which includes problem preparation. third is a discussion of the performance of computer from the first major problem u… more
Date: October 2, 1952
Creator: Jackson, John B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

The Intracavitary Administration of AU 198

Description: At the Cancer Research Institute of the New England Deaconess Hospital radioactive colloidal gold has been given solely by the intracavitary route. To date 25 patients have been treated. These have been of two types: (a) patients with recurrent fluid formation of cardiocentesis in the pleural or peritoneal cavities; (b) patients with cardiocentesis of the lung in whom radiogold has been instilled post-operatively into the empty hemithorax. The use of AU198 in the first group of cases is now w… more
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Cancer Research Institute, New England Deaconess Hospital
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Structural Alterations in the Tissue Sections Associated with Embedding Following Freeze Drying

Description: Various types of tissue distortion and structural artifacts which occur in stained microscopic tissue sections are usually referred to as "fixation artifacts." These include, among other effects, shrinkage of cells (e.g. crenation of red cells, shrinkage of blood plasma away from vessel walls, and shrinkage of groups of cells producing microscopic empty spaces between structures within the tissue section. On the other hand, swelling and even rupture of cells (e.g. homolysis of red cells) is al… more
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Holt, Margaret W. & Warren, Shields, 1898-1980.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Thiomethyladenosine

Description: The mechanism of thiomethyladenosine accumulation in yeast was studied by attempting to substitute homocysteine methylmercaptane methylmercaptoethanol and methylome captopropionaldehyde for methionine as a specific precursor. Negative results militate against transmethylation as the underlying mechanism. Tracer studies with methyl-C14- and and S35-labeled methionine suggest transthiomethylation with intermediate formation of a thetin-like compound tentatively termed methionyladenosine. The occu… more
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Schlenk. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Radio-micrography as a Tool in Biological Investigation

Description: The technique of radio-micrography has been discussed. The necessary equipment has been described. Its applications with examples and comparison with other more conventional techniques have been pointed out.
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Askin, J E. C.; Yates, L L; Cauldwell, E W. & Harvey, R. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Project. Progress Report for March 15, 1951 to September 1, 1951. Steady State Transients in Nuclear Resonance and the Nuclear Relaxation time. T2, for Hydrocarbons

Description: The Bloch formulation of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance is applied to a repeated pulsing of the external electromagnetic field H1. The steady-state solution is shown to predict the existence of sidebands, a mirror signal, and magnetic field inhomogeneity effects. All of these effects ae shown to be verified experimentally, thus strengthening the ap0plicibility of the Block formulation to transient problems. The solution given was used to determine T2 from the observed transient signals for liquid h… more
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Cinnamon, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Project. Progress Report III for 1 September 1951 to 15 March, 1952. Determination of the Accuracy of the Infinitely Repeated Pulse Method and the Observed Effects of Molecular Self Diffusion in Liquids

Description: The range of measurements of nuclear magnetic resonance by the infinitely repeated pulse method is higher than the slow passage method of Bloch. As the measurements approach 10-1 seconds the effect of viscosity or self diffusions becomes important. For liquid hydrocarbons this effect is such as to make the previously measured values for liquid hydrocarbons subject to severe revision. Several possibilities have recently become apparent for making this improvement.
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Cinnamon, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Calculations on the Lead Glass Plate Spectroscope Accelerator

Description: The purpose of this report is to present additional calculations on the lead glass plate gamma-ray spectroscope which are not contained in the previous report. The present calculations are concerned with a better estimate of the efficiency of the spectroscope when used with a scintillating liquid.
Date: October 14, 1952
Creator: Sternheimer, R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Formability and Weldability of Vapor-Deposited Molybdenum

Description: The purpose of the investigation was to determine the applicability of vapor-deposited molybdenum in plumbing systems of the heat-exchanger type. Techniques were to be developed which could be used as a bases for methods of forming sheet and thin-walled tube out of this material, and also for methods of welding or otherwise joining the metal so formed. The properties of the metal in the worked, annealed, and welded condition were to be investigated.
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Wulff, John; Shaler, Amos; Johnston, James; Wong, James; Hofstatter, Alred & Moffact, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Summary Report on the Application of Radioactive Tracers to Distillation and Extraction Studies

Description: The purpose of this research study has been to demonstrate the applicability of carbon-14 to chemical engineering investigations, particularly in the fields of distillation and extraction processes, and also, if possible, to develop simpler methods of assaying liquid sample containing the isotope.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Maloney, J. O.; Hughes, H. E.; Seay, Betty & Arnold, Jean
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending June 10, 1952

Description: This quarterly progress details ongoing research at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a part of the Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Project. Topics discussed include reactor theory and design, [part two is not included], materials research, and appendixes with information on analytical chemical studies.
Date: October 23, 1952
Creator: Briant, R. C.; Buck, J. H.; Miller, A. J. & Cottrell, William B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Analytical Chemistry Division Quarterly Progress Report for Period Ending March 26, 1952

Description: This quarterly progress report discusses in detail the work done by the Analytical Chemistry Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In particular, this report discusses the research and development work ongoing at the X-10 Site and the Y-12 Site.
Date: October 2, 1952
Creator: Kelley, M. T. & Susano, C. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Some Aspects of Reactor Theory

Description: Report that outlines the major issue of reactor theory and asymptotic reactor theory. Uncommon reactor theory results are also discussed and unanswered questions regarding reactor theory are presented by the author.
Date: October 10, 1952
Creator: Weinberg, Alvin Martin, 1915-2006
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Radiation of Pu²⁴³

Description: "The radiations of Pu²⁴³ were studied with beta and gamma scintillation spectrometers alone and in coincidence. An incomplete disintegration scheme is deduced which leads to a total beta disintegration energy of 560 kev. A half-life of 4.98 ± 0.02 hours was observed."
Date: October 1952
Creator: Engelkemeir, D. W.; Fields, Paul R. & Huizenga, John R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Total Cross Sections of Tritium, Hydrogen, and Helium for Fast Neutrons

Description: Abstract: "By using gaseous samples in neutron transmission experiments the total cross section of tritium has been measured over the energy region from 0.3 to 7.0 Mev and at the following additional energies: 14.1, 18.0, 19.1, and 20.0 Mev. A plot of cross section versus neutron energy shows a broad maximum with the greatest value of 2.5 barns at 3.7 Mev. Cross sections for helium were measured in the energy region from 1 to 3 Mev and for both hydrogen and helium at 14.1 Mev."
Date: October 1952
Creator: Coon, J. H.; Bondelid, R. O. & Phillips, D. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Results of Preliminary Drilling, Red Rock, Arizona

Description: Abstract: Structure drilling under Contract No. AT(05-l)-120 was begun May 13, 1951, and was suspended June 30, 1951, at Red Rock, Arizona with the completion of 12 holes and 2,390.5 feet of drilling. No mineralization was disclosed in the widely spaced holes. The structure and rock composition was found favorable for a potential drilling area.
Date: October 16, 1952
Creator: Anderson, Andrew H.; Foster, John R. & Hurley, Daniel B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
open access

Research and Development Progress Report

Description: "The St. Louis Refinery produced its first UO3 and UO2 in 1942, and its first UF4 and U metal in 1943. The accent has always been on production, and the function of the extremely small research and development groups has been to aid the production units in their job. ... Recently, there has been a growing realization of the need for a broader and more detailed knowledge of both the chemical and technological aspects of all phases of work. ... This is the first of a series of quarterly progress… more
Date: October 15, 1952
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Back to Top of Screen