Three-dimensional model built from X-Rac pattern
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Striking black and white images shot in April of 1954 by LIFE photographer Al Fenn feature the X-Rac, an electric calculator invented by Dr. Ray Pepinsky to analyze the architecture of atomic structures. See much more of Mr. Fenn’s photography work here.
[ All images via LIFE photo archives / ©LIFE ]
Structure of Cadmium Niobate
Dr. Ray Pepinsky, the inventor of the X-Rac
Structure of Isomycomycin
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Thanks so much for this - what stunning photographs!
M - ex-crystallographer turned illustrator
Hi Mithi! Thanks so much for stopping by. And oh how cool is that you the ex-crystallographer. Beautiful illustration work.
Amazing! Very sculptural work … aesthetically pleasing alongside being scientifically important!
Thanks Scott, agreed! :)