REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE DANISH ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 APRIL 1959 TO 31 MARCH 1960
The construction of the Riso Research Establishment was practically completed. The DR3 reached criticality on Jan. 17, 1960. An irradiation facility with a linear accelerator was completed during the summer of 1960. The operation of the DR1 and the DR2 is discussed. The second stage of the building program of the Agricultural Research Department was completed in 1959. A greenhouse for tracer experiments, a Co/sup 60/ gamma irradiation facility, and a small growth chamber designed to grow plants in an atmosphere of Co/sup 14/- labeled CO/sub 2/ were built. Experiments on physiological and genetic effects of gamma irradiation in plants are outlined. Cooperative activities in the peaceful use of atomic energy are discussed. (C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Denmark. Atomenergikommissionen, Roskilde
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-012655
- OSTI ID:
- 4071094
- Report Number(s):
- NP-9734
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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