Published September 1980 | Version v1
Journal article

HELIOS: the new Harwell electron linear accelerator, and its scientific programme

Creators

  • 1. UKAEA Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell. Nuclear Physics Div.

Description

HELIOS, the new 136 MeV electron linear accelerator (LINAC) opened in July 1979, will enable the area of nuclear physics that is of main relevance to the development of nuclear power to be studied at new levels of understanding. This article traces the history and describes the applications of the accelerator to nuclear power related studies, basic nuclear physics and condensed matter physics. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Contemp. Phys.
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
5
Series
Contemp. Phys.
Journal Page Range
483-500
ISSN
0010-7514