cyclotron
[ sahy-kluh-tron, sik-luh- ]
/ ˈsaɪ kləˌtrɒn, ˈsɪk lə- /
noun Physics.
an accelerator in which particles are propelled in spiral paths by the use of a constant magnetic field.
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British Dictionary definitions for cyclotron
cyclotron
/ (ˈsaɪkləˌtrɒn) /
noun
a type of particle accelerator in which the particles spiral inside two D-shaped hollow metal electrodes placed facing each other under the effect of a strong vertical magnetic field, gaining energy by a high-frequency voltage applied between these electrodes
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Scientific definitions for cyclotron
cyclotron
[ sī′klə-trŏn′ ]
A type of particle accelerator that accelerates charged subatomic particles, such as protons and electrons, in an outwardly spiraling path, greatly increasing their energies. Cyclotrons are used to bring about high-speed particle collisions in order to study subatomic structures. Compare linear accelerator. See also synchrocyclotron. See Note at particle accelerator.
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Cultural definitions for cyclotron
notes for cyclotron
Cyclotrons are now used for special research projects.
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