Cyclotron Structure and Applications

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What is the primary condition required for particle acceleration, apart from the particle being charged?

The particle must be in a circular orbit

A magnetic field must be provided

An electric field must be provided in the direction of particle acceleration (correct)

The particle must be in a vacuum

What is the energy range of x-rays produced by a Van de Graaff Generator?

2 MV to 10 MV (correct)

5 MV to 15 MV

10 MV to 20 MV

1 MV to 5 MV

What type of accelerator is used in superficial and orthovoltage x-ray machines?

Betatron

Cyclic accelerator

Linear accelerator

Electrostatic accelerator (correct)

What is a limitation of Van de Graaff Generators?

Size and high-voltage insulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind the operation of a Betatron?

Acceleration in a circular orbit due to a changing magnetic field Signup and view all the answers

What type of accelerator is used in radiation therapy for cancer treatment?

Linear accelerator Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the accelerating tube in a Betatron?

Hollow doughnut Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of a Microtron in clinical applications?

Difficulties with the stability of operation Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy range of x-rays produced in a Betatron?

6 - 40 MV Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a Microtron over other electron accelerators?

Easy to select energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the scattering foil in a Betatron?

To produce a broad beam of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for the electron accelerator that combines the principles of both linear accelerator and the cyclotron?

Microtron Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of Microtron 30 Cyclotron?

Nuclear physics research Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of accelerating deuterons in a cyclotron?

To create neutron beams for research Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the direct current magnet in a cyclotron?

To create a circular orbit for particles Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the radius of the particle's orbit as it receives an increment of energy?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the alternating potential applied between the two Ds in a cyclotron?

To accelerate charged particles Signup and view all the answers