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  <dc:title>Professional papers of Brian Leonard Eyre FRS, concerning nuclear technology</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Papers of Brian Leonard Eyre generated during his time as Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), and privatisation of UKAEA to create AEA Technology. Inlcudes a presentation volume of photographs given to Eyre on his retirment from the UKAEA, photographs include images of events attended as well as internal and external views of nuclear facilities including scientists at work and equipment, such as control rods, in situ. 

Papers also relate to Eyre's teaching of material science and research into nuclear technology, especially electron microscopy and radiation damage to metal and alloys. The collection also covers Eyre's international consultancy work for the nuclear industry, especially in Japan, including reports and commentary on the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor in South Africa, and Eyre's roles with nuclear safety and regulatory bodies such as INSS. 

Many of the papers are speeches, lectures and presentations given by Eyre with his scripts and images. There are 35mm slides stored in ring binders and photographs of Brian Eyre with peers and colleagues at various professional events.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>c.1953-2008</dc:date>
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