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Worlds Largest Laboratory Nears Operation in Illinois
The Atomic Energy Commission's National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, readies the proton synchrotron facility a year ahead of schedule at about 250 million dollars. The site spans 6800 acres near Chicago with a four mile underground tunnel and aims for 400 to 500 BEV capabilities by year one. The Weston village site was donated by Illinois at 26 million dollars, with social gains in minority rights and conservation noted as dividends.
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Batavia, Ill
Atomic Energy Commission
National Accelerator Laboratory
Edwin L. Goldwasser
NAL
Goldwasser
Chicago
Argonne National Laboratory
Politi
Cal and
Scientific Plum
Weston
AEC
Illinois