Cyclotron
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪ.klə.tɹɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cyclotron is a noun meaning An early particle accelerator in which charged particles were generated at a central source and accelerated spirally outward through a fixed magnetic field and alternating electric fields.
Meaning
An early particle accelerator in which charged particles were generated at a central source and accelerated spirally outward through a fixed magnetic field and alternating electric fields.
Example Sentences
The two cyclotrons achieve their biological effects by focusing charged particles on the tumor. However, the mechanisms differ.
We do not examine the 6 hours surrounding perikron as the ion cyclotron waves in this region have already been extensively discussed [Leisner et al., 2006]. Perikron was close to 2100 on 24 December and the inbound pass cuts through the dayside magnetosphere.
Word Forms
- cyclotrons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isochronous, synchro, synchrotron, synchrocyclotron, accelerator, betatron.
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