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NEUTRON FACILITY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Atomic Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Neutron Centre
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Neutron%20Centre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CNC 1, record 1, English, CNC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Neutron Facility 2, record 1, English, Canadian%20Neutron%20Facility
former designation, correct
- CNF 2, record 1, English, CNF
former designation, correct
- CNF 2, record 1, English, CNF
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Neutron Facility (CNF) is a major science investment, that impacts energy, health, research, industry and education. As a project, its scale is beyond the scope of any single department or agency. The CNF is a strategic element of the national science infrastructure, that requires appropriate funding and governance to maximize its benefit to Canada. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Neutron%20Centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Neutron Facility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Physique atomique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre canadien de neutrons
1, record 1, French, Centre%20canadien%20de%20neutrons
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCN 1, record 1, French, CCN
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre canadien de neutrons (CCN) est un investissement scientifique majeur qui touche l'énergie, la santé, la recherche, l'industrie et l'éduction. L'échelle de ce projet dépasse la portée d'un seul ministère ou d'une seule agence. Le CCN est un élément stratégique de l'infrastructure scientifique nationale, qui nécessite une gouvernance et un financement appropriés pour que le Canada en bénéficie au maximum. 1, record 1, French, - Centre%20canadien%20de%20neutrons
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Centre de neutrons
- Installation de production de neutrons
- Installation canadienne de production de neutrons
- ICPN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Neutron Facility for Materials Research
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Neutron%20Facility%20for%20Materials%20Research
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Centre canadien de neutrons pour la recherche sur les matériaux
1, record 2, French, Centre%20canadien%20de%20neutrons%20pour%20la%20recherche%20sur%20les%20mat%C3%A9riaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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