Nuclear Physics Collection

Tsar Bomba nuclear weapon display
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Tokamak-15 nuclear fusion reactor C013 / 1348
Tokamak-15 nuclear fusion reactor. Nuclear engineer standing on top of the Tokamak-15 (T-15) nuclear fusion reactor at the Kurchatov Institute of Nuclear Power, near Moscow, Russia

JJ Thomson, British nuclear physicist, 1898. Joseph John Thomson (1856-1940), the discoverer of the electron, with his students at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge

James Chadwick, British physicist C017 / 7111
James Chadwick (1891-1974), British physicist. Educated in Manchester, Chadwicks research under Rutherford was mainly with alpha particles (helium nuclei)

Nuclear fusion, artwork C017 / 7664
Nuclear fusion, computer artwork. At left are the atomic nuclei of deuterium (top left) and tritium (bottom left). Atomic nuclei consist of protons (white and purple) and neutrons (pink)

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Particle accelerator. Trails (red) of energised particles inside a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Nuclear fusion, conceptual artwork

Portrait of Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) 1932 (oil on canvas)
BAL2009 Portrait of Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) 1932 (oil on canvas) by Birley, Oswald Hornby Joseph (1880-1952); Royal Society, London

One of Martin Gerlachs Festons und Decorative Gruppen (b / w photo)
7202545 One of Martin Gerlachs Festons und Decorative Gruppen (b/w photo) by Gerlach, Martin senior (1846-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Homage to six astronomers
7243369 Homage to six astronomers. by Mulder, Joseph (1658-c.1728); Private Collection; (add.info.: Six astronomers. A homage to astronomers throughout the ages)

James Watt watching his grandmothers tea kettle boil (colour litho)
7185299 James Watt watching his grandmothers tea kettle boil (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt watching his grandmothers tea kettle boil)

Artem Alikhanian, Soviet Armenian physicist (b / w photo)
7200789 Artem Alikhanian, Soviet Armenian physicist (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artem Alikhanian (1908-1978), Soviet Armenian physicist

Sir Isaac Newton (colour litho)
7190987 Sir Isaac Newton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Isaac Newton)

Cleopatras Needle, ancient Egyptian obelisk in Heliopolis (engraving)
7202558 Cleopatras Needle, ancient Egyptian obelisk in Heliopolis (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle)

Three-way electric plug socket adapter (litho)
7202036 Three-way electric plug socket adapter (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three-way electric plug socket adapter)

Abram Alikhanov, Soviet Armenian physicist (b / w photo)
7200787 Abram Alikhanov, Soviet Armenian physicist (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abram Alikhanov (1904-1970), Soviet Armenian physicist

Construction of the Pyramids, ancient Egypt (engraving)
7202557 Construction of the Pyramids, ancient Egypt (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of the Pyramids, ancient Egypt)

JJ Thomson, British physicist, c1896-c1915
JJ Thomson, British physicist, 1896-1916. Joseph John Thomson (1856-1940) discovered the electron and was a pioneer of nuclear physics

Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937), Nobel prize-winning atomic physicist, c1908
Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937), New Zealand atomic physicist, c1908. Awarded 1908 Nobel prize for chemistry. Is considered by many to have laid the groundwork for the development of modern nuclear

Enrico Fermi, Italian-born American nuclear physicist, c1942. Fermi (1901-1954) constructed the first working nuclear reactor, in a squash court at the University of Chicago in 1942

Wilsons cloud chamber, c1927. Artist: Charles Thomson Rees Wilson
Wilsons cloud chamber, c1927. Charles Thompson Rees Wilson (1869-1959), Scottish nuclear and atomic physicist, was award the 1927 Nobel prize for Physics for the invention of his cloud chamber

Ernest Rutherford, New Zealand-born physicist and the founder of nuclear physics. Rutherford (1871-1937) won a scholarship to Cambridge

150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, 1 March 1954.The unexpected spread of fallout from the test led to awareness of, and research into, radioactive pollution. Courtesy UNO

JJ Thomson, British physicist, at work in the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge. Joseph John Thomson (1856-1940) discovered the electron and was a pioneer of nuclear physics

Niels Bohr, Danish physicist, c1922. Niels Henrik David Bohr (1885-1962) is best known for his work on quantum mechanics and atomic structure

JJ Thomson, British physicist, c1922. Joseph John Thomson (1856-1940) discovered the electron and was a pioneer of nuclear physics

Ernest Rutherford broadcasting during a home visit to New Zealand in 1926. In 1908 Rutherford (1871-1937), New Zealand atomic physicist

Ernest Rutherford, 1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson, 1871 - 1937. New Zealand-born British physicist. Recipient of Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1908. Known as Father of Nuclear Physics

Illustration of Rutherford model of the atom, consisting of nucleus and negatively charged electrons

Illustration of atom with nucleus of protons and neurons, based on the Bohr model

Illustration of neutron hitting Uranium-235 nucleus, nucleus becoming unstable and splitting, releasing energy and neutrons (nuclear fission)

Illustration of nuclear fission reactor showing the water pressuriser, control rod mechanism, core, coolant pump, steam generator

A-bomb Fat Man
A-bomb " Fat Man", an atomic fission bomb of the type dropped over Nagasaki, Japan on August 9th 1945. It was this act, along with a similar attack on Hiroshima

Ernest Rutherford, caricature
Ernest Rutherford. Caricature of the New Zealand nuclear physicist Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) with an electron orbiting his head

Illustration of electron transfer from sodium atom to chlorine atom, transformation from sodium ion

Illustration of how atoms emit light, based on Bohr model

Illustration of Bohr model of the atom

Illustration of Thomsons Plum Pudding model of the atom, with negatively charged electrons dotted

Illustration of nucleus of Hydrogen-2 and nucleus of Hydrogen-3 fusing and forming nucleus of Helium-4, expelling a neutron (nuclear fusion)

Illustration of split atoms and neutrons

Illustration of laboratory worker handling radioactive materials through holes in a glass tank, and wearing protective clothing

Uranium gas centrifuge enrichment units C017 / 3756
Uranium gas centrifuge enrichment units. This stage in the production of fuel for nuclear power plants takes place at a gas centrifuge enrichment plant (GCEP)

Nuclear fusion, artwork C017 / 7666
Nuclear fusion, computer artwork. At left are the atomic nuclei of deuterium (top left) and tritium (bottom left). Atomic nuclei consist of protons (white and purple) and neutrons (pink)

Ernest Rutherford, sculpture C017 / 6985
Sculpture of the New Zealand-born British physicist Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937). Rutherfords work contributed to the understanding of atomic structure

Nuclear fusion, artwork C017 / 7665
Nuclear fusion, computer artwork. At left are the atomic nuclei of deuterium (top left) and tritium (bottom left). Atomic nuclei consist of protons (white and purple) and neutrons (pink)

Fusion reactor, artwork C016 / 7497
Fusion reactor. Computer artwork of a reactor in which hydrogen fusion is taking place. Nuclear fusion is the joining (fusing) of light elements to form heavier elements

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"Nuclear Physics: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Atomic World" Tokamak-15 Nuclear Fusion Reactor C013 / 1348: Pushing the boundaries of energy generation, scientists strive to unlock the potential of fusion power through innovative technologies like Tokamak-15. Tsar Bomba Nuclear Weapon Display: A chilling reminder of humanity's capacity for destruction, this display showcases the immense power and devastating consequences of nuclear weapons. JJ Thomson - Pioneering British Nuclear Physicist (1898): Celebrating the groundbreaking work of JJ Thomson, whose experiments with cathode rays led to revolutionary discoveries about atomic structure and laid the foundation for modern nuclear physics. James Chadwick - Unraveling Neutrons' Mystery (C017 / 7111): Paying tribute to James Chadwick's remarkable discovery of neutrons, a crucial step in understanding atomic nuclei and unlocking new realms within nuclear physics. Particle Collision: Witnessing particles collide at incredible speeds within particle accelerators allows scientists to study fundamental forces and unravel nature's deepest secrets on a subatomic level. Ernest Rutherford - Architect of Modern Atomic Theory (c1908): Commemorating Ernest Rutherford's pioneering contributions that revolutionized our understanding of atoms, leading him to win a Nobel Prize in recognition of his groundbreaking research in nuclear physics. The Powerhouse - Particle Accelerator: Showcasing cutting-edge technology used in particle accelerators, which enable physicists worldwide to explore uncharted territories within nuclear physics by propelling particles at mind-boggling speeds. Nuclear Fusion Conceptual Artwork: Imagining a future where clean and abundant energy is harnessed through controlled nuclear fusion reactions – an aspiration that continues to drive scientific advancements in this field today. Portrait of Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) 1932 (Oil on Canvas).