5 Questions
Who invented the Cyclotron and in which year?
Lawrence and Livingston in 1934
What is the purpose of a Cyclotron?
To create high energy particle beams for medical treatment
Which fields are used in a Cyclotron for accelerating charged particles?
Both electric and magnetic fields
What is the function of the magnetic field in a Cyclotron?
Create a circular path for the charged particles
What is the purpose of the high frequency electric field in a Cyclotron?
To accelerate the charged particles
Test your knowledge about the Cyclotron, a charged particle accelerator invented in 1934 by Lawrence and Livingston. Learn about the use of electric and magnetic fields to accelerate charged particles to high energies for various purposes including medical treatment.
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