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Who invented the cyclotron?
Who invented the cyclotron?
What is the purpose of a cyclotron?
What is the purpose of a cyclotron?
How does a cyclotron accelerate charged particles?
How does a cyclotron accelerate charged particles?
What is the role of the magnetic field in a cyclotron?
What is the role of the magnetic field in a cyclotron?
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Study Notes
Cyclotron Overview
- The cyclotron was invented by Ernest Lawrence in 1930.
Purpose of a Cyclotron
- The primary purpose of a cyclotron is to accelerate charged particles, such as protons, deuterons, or alpha particles, to high speeds, generating high-energy beams.
Acceleration Process
- A cyclotron accelerates charged particles using a combination of electric and magnetic fields.
- The particles accelerate in a spiral path, gaining energy with each orbit, due to the periodic acceleration by the electric field.
Role of Magnetic Field
- The magnetic field in a cyclotron is perpendicular to the particle's path, keeping the particles on a circular orbit, and also helping to focus the beam.
- The magnetic field's direction and strength determine the radius of the particle's orbit, which increases as the particle gains energy.
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Test your knowledge about the Cyclotron and its principles in this quiz! Learn about its invention, the process of accelerating charged particles, and more.
