ANL Physics Dr. Turner briefly described the research program in physics, . . mentioning neutron optics, neutron spectroscopy, and cross section ANL measurements. The question of visitor participation was raised, and it Visitor Partici- was stated that basic research at Argonne has been carried out mainly by pation | the fuli-time staff. | . It was felt that housing difficulties and home- university responsibilities had severely limited visitor participation although the latter has been encouraged. The Session was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. (March 16, 1951) This executive session opencd at 7:40 p.m. The general sentiment that the laboratory research reports should be continued was reaffirmed; Next - it was the wish of the Committee to consider the programs of the Brook~ GAG ; _ Meeting haven National Laboratory and Berkeley at its next mecting. it was decided that the next meeting should be held in Washington, D. C., on May 8, 9, and 10, 1951, with the first day to be devoted to reading and GAC Affairs informal discussions (note Appendix B). The question of how the Committee should function and how it can best. serve the Commission was further discussed, This Session was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. | ‘FIFTH SESSTON (March 17, 1951) The Session convened at 9:10 a.m. Besides the Committee members, Commissioner Pike and Dr. McDaniel were present. Raw The first subject considered was that of raw materials. .Mr. Whitman Materials . Research expressed concern as to the adequacy of support of research on raw oe ate Dr. McDaniel replied that the Division of Research , materials problems. oe

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