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
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.
Cultural definitions for cyclotron
notes for cyclotron
Cyclotrons are now used for special research projects.