cyclotron
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kləˌtrɒn, ˈsɪk noun Physics.
an accelerator in which particles are propelled in spiral paths by the use of a constant magnetic field.
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cyclotron (ˈsaɪkləˌtrɒn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 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 | |
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Science Dictionary
cyclotron (sī'klə-trŏn') Pronunciation Key
(click for larger image in new window) 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. |
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cyclotron [(seye-kluh-tron)]The first kind of particle accelerator built.
Note: Cyclotrons are now used for special research projects.
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Example sentences
In one experiment, he used four probes to see if he could simulate the alignment of a cyclotron beam.
Cyclotron radiation, synchrotron light or its close relative, bremsstrahlung radiation.
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