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linear accelerator

DEFINITIONS OF: linear accelerator

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n ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path

Synonyms:
linac
Types:
microwave linear accelerator
linear accelerator that uses microwaves
Type of:
accelerator, atom smasher, particle accelerator
a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
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