Synchrotron

usgb/ˈsɪŋkroʊˌtrɑn/
noun

A synchrotron is a type of particle accelerator that increases the energy of charged particles, such as electrons, by using electric fields and magnetic fields to maintain their circular path.

The scientists conducted their research using a synchrotron to examine the properties of the new material.
Visual representation of "synchrotron" - A synchrotron is a type of particle accelerator that increases the energy of charged particles, such as electrons, by using electric fields and magnetic fields to maintain their circular path.

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particle accelerator,scientific research,X-ray production

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The synchrotron uses magnetic fields to keep particles in a circular path.
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Synchrotrons are crucial for advanced scientific research in physics.
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Researchers are developing miniaturized synchrotrons for portable applications.
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