An electronic scanner for nuclear emulsions

Summary  The preliminary results obtained by means of an electronic scanner for nuclear emulsions, are given. This instrument makes it possible to count and record tracks produced by almost parallel particles such as those obtainable from an accelerator. The general principles of the method upon which a technique of electronic scanners can be developed, are discussed. A description of the main features of the apparatus, built at the University of Rome, is given and some preliminary results are reported.