Calutron

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Calutron
Magnetic sector mass spectrometer used for separating the isotopes of uranium.
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Alpha I racetrack, Y-12 Uranium 235 electromagnetic separation plant, Clinton Engineer Works, Oak Ridge

Frank Oppenheimer (center right) and Robert Thornton (right) examine the 4-source emitter for the improved alpha calutron.

Early 1940's diagram of uranium isotope separation in the Calutron

Calutron operators at their panels, in the Y-12 plant at Oak Ridge, TN during World War II.