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University Daily Kansan Friday. Nov. 5.1954
ATOMIC RESEARCH MACHINE—One of the features of the new Physical Science building is this Van de Graaff generator, capable of generating 3 million volts, used for discovering nuclear properties in atomic research. Associate professor of physics L. Worth Seagondollar is shown testing the machine, which is kept in an underground vault at the building. Kansan Photo by George Gribble
New Science Hall Contains Awesome Equipment Array
Bv GRETCHEN GUINN
BY GRETCHEN GUINN Have you wondered just what is in the new Physical Science building?
The plain six-story building of native limestone which is located at the bottom of the south slope of the Hill doesn't give the appearance of housing an impressive array of chemistry and physics equipment. The new structure was built with the idea of investing money in function rather than appearance.
The building has four acres of floor space and is probably the most complex building constructed by the state.
Moving the chemistry and physics departments, and the School of Pharmacy from Bailey, Blake, and various converted barracks to the new location represents approximately a $31% million expenditure. The remaining $21% prirated $2½ million for the structure and $800,000 for equipment.
Some of the scientific features of the building have to do with nuclear physics research. A Van de Graaff generator, capable of generating 3 million volts, is used for discovering nuclear properties in atomic research. It is kept in an underground room which is covered with six feet of earth. Around the room housing it are seven control rooms.
The two extremes of temperature found in the building are 454 degrees below zero Fahrenheit and
4,800 degrees Fahrenheit. The low temperature is found in a Helium Cyrostat, which liquefies helium to investigate properties of material at a cold temperature. The high temperature is found in the high temperature room and is used to study the nature of molecules at high temperature.
New Wrinkle: Tasty Kisses
New York —(U,P)— If some women had their way, lipstick would taste like ice cream.
The Home Testing institute, a consumer research organization, reports a demand for lipsticks tasting like raspberry, cherry and other fruit flavors.
"One woman even suggested violet," said Henry Brenner, whose organization queried 100 women on what they like in the ideal lipstick. Some were critical of "greasiness" and low melting points. Some of the women objected to too many orange shades; others wanted more orange. Most of the women agreed that lipstick should have stay-on. no-smudge qualities.
"We didn't poll any men. But I imagine most of them would say the same."
The X-ray laboratory of the building is used to examine the X-ray and how it affects material. The doors, ceiling, and concrete blocks enclosing the room are lined with lead to prevent the rays from penetrating to other parts of the building.
Research of the chemical properties of substances at the tracer level is conducted in the radio active laboratory. All the radio active isotopes used for experiments are purchased from the Atomic Energy commission.
The building generates its own direct and alternating current, which is directed to the different parts of the building in the amounts needed by means of an elaborate control panel. It also has a gas-driven generator for use in emergencies, when the power fails, to keep critical experiments going.
The building contains a complete machine shop and woodworking shop for making some items for experimental research. The equipment is designed by physicists and then executed by the machinists. A machine shop also is maintained for student use.
The new building, which consolidates the scientific research and study of the University, has a neverending list of features that prove the leadership which the University has displayed in this field.
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