Record

RefNoPB/2/4/3
Previous numbersB.70
LevelFile
TitleFolder labelled 'Origin of Cosmic Rays'
Datec.1949-1955
DescriptionIncludes:

Numerous sets of manuscript notes by Blackett; several are headed 'Varenna', probably notes taken by Blackett at cosmic ray conference there.

Notes on the literature.

7pp typescript by C.B. Wheeler (probably report on research) with sub-headings 'The origin of primary cosmic radiation', 'The rate of thermonuclear reactions', 'Impulsive fuse-blowing', 'Water stabilised high-power arcs'.

N.B. Outline of lecture by Blackett delivered in Manchester, revised and delivered to Royal Meteorological Society, 1950, has been extracted and listed separately. See B.107
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