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cyclotron
cyclotron: see particle accelerator.
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cyclotron

Particle accelerator that accelerates charged atomic or subatomic particles in a constant magnetic field. It consists of two hollow semicircular electrodes, called dees, in a large evacuated cylindrical box. An alternating electric field between the dees continuously accelerates the particles from one dee to the other, while the magnetic field guides them in a circular path. As the speed of the particles increases, so does the radius of their path, and the particles spiral outward. In this manner, a cyclotron can accelerate protons to energies of up to 25 million electron volts.

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Cyclotron
Jan 01, 2002; Cyclotron Background The modern cyclotron uses two hollow D-shaped electrodes held in a vacuum between poles of an electromagnet....
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Initial experience with an 11 MeV self-shielded medical cyclotron on operation and radiation safety.(Original Article)
Jul 01, 2007; Byline: G. Pant, S. Senthamizhchelvan A self-shielded medical cyclotron (11 MeV) was commissioned at our center, to produce...
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Profile: Neighborhood up in arms over home cyclotron
Dec 08, 2005; MADELEINE BRAND NPR Special 12-08-2005 Profile: Neighborhood up in arms over home cyclotron Host: MADELEINE BRAND Time: 4:00-5:00...
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Simplifying cyclotron safety: Programmable safety systems eliminate excessive wiring of hard-wired relays. (RevisionX).
Dec 01, 2002; Michigan State University's National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), located on its East Lansing, MI, campus,...
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Still River Systems Ramps Up with Operation of the Magnetic Field Cyclotron
May 28, 2008; Wireless News 05-28-2008 Still River Systems Ramps Up with Operation of the Magnetic Field Cyclotron WIRELESS NEWS-May 28,...
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