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ID number: BIRRC-P0895 Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: Historic Physics Collection Artist / Maker: Physics Department Title / Object name: Cavity Magnetron – cathode for high power magnetron Object type: Cavity magnetron Place made: Birmingham University Date made: c. 1945 Materials: Thorium oxide coated metal Measurements: 4.2 x 4.1 cm. Cathode diameter 2.0 cm |
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This is a cathode to fit in a large cavity magnetron (possibly like P0898). It has a central heating filament surrounded by a thorium oxide coated cylinder. Such cathodes were assembled in Birmingham by two technicians named Cole and Scott-Smith. Inscriptions / Translations: MEGAWATT PULSED |
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