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In Health

How does a cyclotron work?

Cyclotron consists of two hollow semicircular electrodes, called dees, in a large evacuated cylindrical box. An alternating electric field between the dees continuously accele… (MORE)

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In Computer Networking

What is a cyclotron bit?

If you are asking this question in regard to today's newspaper crossword puzzle, the answer is "atom".

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In Science

How big is a cyclotrons?

Any size you wanna make it. The bigger it is the more energy you can impart to the particles being accelerated.

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In Biology

What are the applications of cyclotron?

There are basically two applications for the cyclotron. It's a particle accelerator, and, though it can be adapted to accelerate any charged particle, it is most frequently ap… (MORE)

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In Definitions

Introduction of cyclotron?

about l934 or l935 Ernest O Lawrence was considered the basic inventor. they were not originally connected with Nuclear weapons research.

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In Physics

What is cyclotrone?

The Principle of the Cyclotron The principle involved in the construction and operation of the cyclotron follows a very logical line of thought. Lawrence supported the i…dea of hitting the atom with particles of like size matter moving at great velocities. He assumed that if atoms could be hit by very minute particles traveling at a terrific rate the structure of the atom surely would be disarranged to some extent, just as a block of wood is shattered by a bullet. These particles used in the cyclotron are usually heavy hydrogen ions; that is, hydrogen atoms that have lost their outer electron and became protons of hydrogen. The source of these heavy hydrogen atoms is deuterium oxide, commonly known as heavy water. When an atom of an element is hit by one of these protons, it may do one of several possible things. First it may accept the proton into its nucleus (thus changing its mass and atomic weight), while keeping many of its original properties. If the binding force in the atom itself is not great enough to withstand the impact of the proton, the atom will split into new atoms each with their own systems of electrons. Often the bombarded atom refuses either to accept the bombarding particles into its system or to break up into new atoms, but merely "boards" the proton long enough to convert it into energy. Since the atom has no real need for this extra energy, it starts to give energy back immediately in much the same manner as radium. This condition, which has been created in practically every metal known, is referred to as artificial radioactivity. Uses of the Cyclotron The newest use of the cyclotron is in the production of artificially radioactive substances. These substances find unlimited use as "tracers" in plant processes and human diseases. By injecting artificially radioactive phosphorus, for example, into certain bacteria, it is possible to actually follow the course of the bacilli as they seek their way into tissues. Professor Lawrence, aided by his cyclotron, has made several remarkable discoveries which are aiding greatly in the understanding of those diseases such as cancer. He has discovered that different types of cancer cells assimilate the element phosphorus at different rates, thus introducing a new method for the possible identification and classification of these cells. It has also been found practical to use artificially radioactive substances in place of radium for effective treatment of cancer. These "artificial radiums," produced by bombardment of certain material, are not only much less expensive and less difficult to secure, but their activity can be limited, thus reducing many of the dangers that often arise from the use of natural radium. Professor Lawrence has found that these radioactive materials in many cases are much better for treatments than radium. The rays produced by these substances act with much (MORE)

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In Nuclear Physics

What are the limitations of a cyclotron?

The cyclotron can only accelerate charged particles. Additionally, its size and the operating voltages will limit what it can accelerate and how much energy it can put into a … (MORE)

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In Nuclear Physics

What is a cyclotron operator?

A cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator used in nuclear physics and nuclear medicine. A cyclotron operator is a specialist in the operation and maintenance of such a dev… (MORE)

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In Inventions

Why Was The Cyclotron invented?

The Cyclotron was invented in 1939 by Emest Lawrence, in order to help build the cyclotron. The Cyclotron Open the door to new nuclear technology, as at the time it was used t… (MORE)

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In Uncategorized

What is cyclotron?

A cyclotron is an apparatus whereby the subatomic and chargedatomic particles are accelerated by an alternating electric field.