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induction accelerator

induction accelerator

9.6
A machine that makes a steady beam of electrons go faster using electric fields from changing magnets
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈdʌkʃən əkˈsɛləˌreɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : acelerador de inducción
  • An induction accelerator boosts the energy of a continuous beam of electrons by using changing magnetic fields.

Examples

  • The induction accelerator was essential for achieving the high electron energies needed in the experiment.

  • By employing an induction accelerator, scientists can generate intense X-ray pulses for imaging.

  • Researchers use an induction accelerator to study the properties of plasma under extreme conditions.

  • The induction accelerator is crucial for modern physics experiments.

  • Many researchers utilize an induction accelerator for their studies.

  • Using an induction accelerator, physicists can significantly enhance the speed of electrons in their experiments.

  • In advanced laboratories, an induction accelerator is employed to produce high-energy particles for various research applications.

Synonyms

accelerator
vsinduction accelerator
  • Specialized
48 7.1

A machine that makes particles move faster for scientific study

is a specialized method using changing magnetic flux for continuous electron beams
particle accelerator
vsinduction accelerator
  • Specialized
11 5.5

A machine that makes tiny charged particles move faster for science or medicine

uses changing magnetic flux to form electric fields that speed a continuous electron beam
electron accelerator
vsinduction accelerator
  • Specialized
2 6.8

A machine that makes tiny particles inside atoms move very fast for experiments or medical treatment

uses changing magnetic flux to create electric fields for a continuous beam

Surface Forms

Morphology

induction + accelerator

The compound straightforwardly combines 'induction' (the process involving changing magnetic fields) with 'accelerator' (a device that increases particle speed), so the meaning 'an accelerator that uses induction' is directly derivable from the parts. Although the concept is technical, the compositional logic is transparent and predictable for a learner who knows both constituent meanings.

Etymology

The noun induction accelerator comes from the words induction and accelerator. In this machine a changing magnetic field makes an electric 'push' that speeds up a steady stream of electrons, so the name means a device that increases the speed of that stream.