16mm film combined catalog (1966-67)

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THE MAGIC OF THE ATOM SERIES 57 materials are traced throughout their movement from the soil to plants and animals, and the amounts of absorption during each stage are determined. THE INDUSTRIAL ATOM (1956). Shows use of radioisotopes to detect hidden leaks, locate stuck scrapers in oil pipelines, and for piston ring wear studies to test quality of lubricating oils. JOBS IN ATOMIC ENERGY (1956). Shows the diversity of the many jobs created by the rapid devel- opment of atomic energy. Includes scientists, engineers, tech- nicians, production, and clerical workers employed in research, power production, industrial applications, agriculture, medicine, and raw materials. THE MASTER SLAVE (1954). Demonstrates some of the remote-control devices and methods which make it possible to manipulate highly radioactive mate- rials from a safe distance. POWER UNLIMITED (1955). Explains how electricity is produced by atomic energy and shows the first generation of usable electric power in the USAEC's Ex- perimental Breeder Reactor in Idaho. PROTECTING THE ATOMIC WORKER (1954). Explains safeguards used to protect men and women working closely with radiation: film badges, ionization pencils, shielding, decontamination, laundry, health monitors, blood counts, breath testing, and health records. RADIATION: SILENT SERVANT OF MANKIND (1956). Depicts four uses of controlled radiation to benefit mankind: bombardment of plants from a radioactive cobalt source, to in- duce genetic changes for study and crop improvement; irradia- tion of deep-seated tumors with a beam from a particle ac- celerator; therapy of thyroid cancer with radioactive iodine; and possibilities for treating brain tumors. THE RIDDLE OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS (1965 version). l^/ 2 minutes, color and black and white. Available in color at $160.00 per print, and in black and white at $ 80.00 per print. Shows role of photosynthesis in growth of food, and use of radiocarbon