Nuclear Physics Research Committee - Revision history

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	In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and [[Léon Van Hove]] rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].		In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and [[Léon Van Hove]] rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].


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	In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and [[Léon Van Hove]] rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].		In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and [[Léon Van Hove]] rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].

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			\| '''1961'''<br />
			'''Chairperson: Adams, J'''<br />
			1961 : CERN-NPRC-01 to 05<br />
			[http://cds.cern.ch/record/2131777 Fulltexts]
			\| '''1961 – 1965'''<br />
			'''Chairperson: Weisskopf, V F'''<br />
			1961 : CERN-NPRC-06 to 08<br />
			1962 : CERN-NPRC-09 to 18<br />
			1963 : CERN-NPRC-19 to 28<br />
			1964 : CERN-NPRC-29 to 39<br />
			1965 : CERN-NPRC-40 to 49<br />
			[http://cds.cern.ch/record/2131777 Fulltexts]
			\| '''1966 – 1970'''<br />
			'''Chairperson: Gregory, B P'''<br />
			1966 : CERN-NPRC-50 to 59<br />
			1967 : CERN-NPRC-60 to 70<br />
			1968 : CERN-NPRC-71 to 79<br />
			1969 : CERN-NPRC-80 to 86<br />
			1970 : CERN-NPRC-87 to 94<br />
			[http://cds.cern.ch/record/2132274 Fulltexts]
			\| '''1971 – 1975'''<br />
			'''Chairperson: Jentschke, W'''<br />
			1971 : CERN-NPRC-095 to 103<br />
			1972 : CERN-NPRC-104 to 113<br />
			1973 : CERN-NPRC-114 to 123<br />
			1974 : CERN-NPRC-124 to 134<br />
			1975 : CERN-NPRC-135 to 143<br />
			[http://cds.cern.ch/record/2132275 Fulltexts]
			\|}



	For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC.		For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC.

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	In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and [[Léon Van Hove]] rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].		In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and [[Léon Van Hove]] rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].

	For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC		For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC.

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	In 1960 the Director-General [[John Adams]] proposed a number of measures to define a global policy for the exploitation of the Synchro-Cyclotron and the new Proton Synchrotron. He decided to create three Committees, one for each experimental technique used:		In 1960 the Director-General [[John Adams]] proposed a number of measures to define a global policy for the exploitation of the [[Synchro-Cyclotron (CERN)\|Synchro-Cyclotron]] and the new [[Proton Synchrotron]]. He decided to create three Committees, one for each experimental technique used:

	* Emulsions: [[EmC\|Emulsion Committee (EmC)]]		* Emulsions: [[EmC\|Emulsion Committee (EmC)]]
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	The NPRC took into consideration not only the scientific merit of the experiments proposed, but also their technical and financial implications and whether they were compatible with the other experiments in the programme.		The NPRC took into consideration not only the scientific merit of the experiments proposed, but also their technical and financial implications and whether they were compatible with the other experiments in the programme.

	The members of the NPRC were the chairmen of the EmC, TCC, EEC, and the leader, or a representative of the Nuclear Physics (NP), Theory (TH), Proton Synchrotron (PS), Synchro-Cyclotron (SC), Data Handling (DD), Track Chamber (TC) and Nuclear Physics Apparatus (NPA) divisions.		The members of the NPRC were the chairmen of the EmC, TCC, EEC, and the leader, or a representative of the Nuclear Physics (NP), [[Theory Division\|Theory]] (TH), Proton Synchrotron (PS), Synchro-Cyclotron (SC), Data Handling (DD), Track Chamber (TC) and Nuclear Physics Apparatus (NPA) divisions.

	In addition to approving new proposals the Physics Committee and the NPRC regularly reviewed the status and needs of the various experiments in progress.		In addition to approving new proposals the Physics Committee and the NPRC regularly reviewed the status and needs of the various experiments in progress.

	In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and ~~Leon~~ Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].		In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and [[Léon Van Hove]] rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].

	For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC		For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC

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	In addition to approving new proposals the Physics Committee and the NPRC regularly reviewed the status and needs of the various experiments in progress.		In addition to approving new proposals the Physics Committee and the NPRC regularly reviewed the status and needs of the various experiments in progress.

	In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and Leon Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the Research Board (RB).		In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and Leon Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the [[Research Board\|Research Board (RB)]].

	For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC		For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC

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	For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC		For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC

			[[Category:Scientific committees]]
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	In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and Leon Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the Research Board (RB).		In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and Leon Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the Research Board (RB).

			For more information, see https://sis.web.cern.ch/archives/history_CERN/Scientific_committees#NPRC

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	In 1960 the Director-General John Adams proposed a number of measures to define a global policy for the exploitation of the Synchro-Cyclotron and the new Proton Synchrotron. He decided to create three Committees, one for each experimental technique used:		In 1960 the Director-General [[John Adams]] proposed a number of measures to define a global policy for the exploitation of the Synchro-Cyclotron and the new Proton Synchrotron. He decided to create three Committees, one for each experimental technique used:

	* Emulsions: [[EmC\|Emulsion Committee (EmC)]]		* Emulsions: [[EmC\|Emulsion Committee (EmC)]]
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	The NPRC took into consideration not only the scientific merit of the experiments proposed, but also their technical and financial implications and whether they were compatible with the other experiments in the programme.		The NPRC took into consideration not only the scientific merit of the experiments proposed, but also their technical and financial implications and whether they were compatible with the other experiments in the programme.
	The members of the NPRC were the chairmen of the ~~Emc~~, TCC, EEC, and the leader, or a representative of the Nuclear Physics (NP), Theory (TH), Proton Synchrotron (PS), Synchro-Cyclotron (SC), Data Handling (DD), Track Chamber (TC) and Nuclear Physics Apparatus (NPA) divisions.
			The members of the NPRC were the chairmen of the EmC, TCC, EEC, and the leader, or a representative of the Nuclear Physics (NP), Theory (TH), Proton Synchrotron (PS), Synchro-Cyclotron (SC), Data Handling (DD), Track Chamber (TC) and Nuclear Physics Apparatus (NPA) divisions.

	In addition to approving new proposals the Physics Committee and the NPRC regularly reviewed the status and needs of the various experiments in progress.		In addition to approving new proposals the Physics Committee and the NPRC regularly reviewed the status and needs of the various experiments in progress.

	In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) John Adams and Leon Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the Research Board (RB).		In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) [[John Adams]] and Leon Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the Research Board (RB).

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	In 1960 the Director-General John Adams proposed a number of measures to define a global policy for the exploitation of the Synchro-Cyclotron and the new Proton Synchrotron. He decided to create three Committees, one for each experimental technique used:		In 1960 the Director-General John Adams proposed a number of measures to define a global policy for the exploitation of the Synchro-Cyclotron and the new Proton Synchrotron. He decided to create three Committees, one for each experimental technique used:
	Emulsions : Emulsion Committee (EmC)
	Electronic : Electronic Experiments Commitee (EEC)		* Emulsions: [[EmC\|Emulsion Committee (EmC)]]
	Bubble Chambers : Track Chamber Committee (TCC)		* Electronic: [[Electronic Experiments Committee\|Electronic Experiments Commitee (EEC)]]
	The recommendations of these three committees were then passed to the Nuclear Physics Research Committee (NPRC) under the Chairpersonship of the Director-General, which took the final decisions concerning the experimental programme and the facilities offered by the PS and SC accelerators. The NPRC took into consideration not only the scientific merit of the experiments proposed, but also their technical and financial implications and whether they were compatible with the other experiments in the programme.		* Bubble Chambers: [[Track Chamber Committee\|Track Chamber Committee (TCC)]]

			The recommendations of these three committees were then passed to the '''Nuclear Physics Research Committee (NPRC)''' under the Chairpersonship of the Director-General, which took the final decisions concerning the experimental programme and the facilities offered by the PS and SC accelerators.

			The NPRC took into consideration not only the scientific merit of the experiments proposed, but also their technical and financial implications and whether they were compatible with the other experiments in the programme.
	The members of the NPRC were the chairmen of the Emc, TCC, EEC, and the leader, or a representative of the Nuclear Physics (NP), Theory (TH), Proton Synchrotron (PS), Synchro-Cyclotron (SC), Data Handling (DD), Track Chamber (TC) and Nuclear Physics Apparatus (NPA) divisions.		The members of the NPRC were the chairmen of the Emc, TCC, EEC, and the leader, or a representative of the Nuclear Physics (NP), Theory (TH), Proton Synchrotron (PS), Synchro-Cyclotron (SC), Data Handling (DD), Track Chamber (TC) and Nuclear Physics Apparatus (NPA) divisions.

	In addition to approving new proposals the Physics Committee and the NPRC regularly reviewed the status and needs of the various experiments in progress.		In addition to approving new proposals the Physics Committee and the NPRC regularly reviewed the status and needs of the various experiments in progress.

	In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) John Adams and Leon Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the Research Board (RB).		In 1976 (end of the bubble chambers period) John Adams and Leon Van Hove rationalized the system, abolishing the committee system based on experimental techniques, and basing it instead on the machine. The NPRC was replaced by the Research Board (RB).