McMaster University Tandem Accelerator Laboratory
McMaster University 
In 1996, the Model FN Particle Accelerator celebrates its 28th birthday.
The FN, as part of the McMaster Accelerator Laboratory, has had a
historic and eventful past. As it nears the end of its lifetime,
we celebrate its past triumphs in the sections that follow.
(Sources: Accelerator Laboratory Annual Reports, 1970-1990.)
In the Beginning (1968-1990) . . .
A NUCLEAR STRUCTURE RESEARCH LABORATORY
In the Middle (1990-1995) . . .
AN ION-SOLID INTERACTION RESEARCH FACILITY
In the End (of the FN in 1996), the Model KN Particle Accelerator becomes. . .
A MEDICAL PHYSICS RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
Operations Throughout (1968-present) . . .
OPERATIONS PERSPECTIVE and RESEARCH
Copyright 1996: Dr.W.F.S.Poehlman
Most recent revision Monday, June 24, 1996