Betatron Definition
bātə-trŏn, bē-
noun
A magnetic induction electron accelerator capable of accelerating electrons to energies of several hundred million electron volts.
American Heritage
An electron accelerator which uses a rapidly changing magnetic field to accelerate the particles and maintain them in a focused circular path.
Webster's New World
(physics) A form of cyclotron used to accelerate electrons to high speed.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- induction accelerator
Other Word Forms of Betatron
Noun
Singular:
betatron
Plural:
betatronsOrigin of Betatron
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Blend of beta particle and cyclotron
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