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Thyratron (1952 - 1966)
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Valve Dimming
First system was installed at the National Theatre, Reykjavik in 1949.
Also known as the 'Woods Electronic' after it's inventor.
See Electronic Control For Thyratron for more details of installations.
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![Electronic Control for Thyratron dimmers](/archive/docthumbs/251.jpg)
Electronic Control for Thyratron dimmers
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![Thyratron Racks at Reykjavik (courtesy Kevin Theobald)](/archive/docthumbs/4555.jpg)
Thyratron Racks at Reykjavik (courtesy Kevin Theobald) (1950)
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Exhibits in the Backstage Heritage Collection
Catalogue & Journal Entries for Thyratron in the Backstage Heritage Collection
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