Diagrammatic model of 'Merton Nut' used for making replica diffraction gratings

Made:: 1948-1956

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Diagrammatic model of 'Merton Nut' used for making replica
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Diagrammatic model of 'Merton Nut' used for making replica diffraction gratings, 1948-1956.

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1956-139

Materials:: plastic (unidentified), acrylic, metal and steel

Measurements:: overall: 110 mm x 312 mm x 102 mm, , 1.155kg

type:: model

credit:: National Physical Laboratory.

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Diagrammatic model of 'Merton Nut' used for making replica diffraction gratings

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