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why is the electric field zero inside the DEES of a cyclotron?
The electric field is zero inside the DEES (or "dees") of a cyclotron because the DEES are designed to be equipotential surfaces. This means that the electric potential is the same at every point on the surface, resulting in a zero electric field inside the DEES.
The electric field is responsible for accelerating charged particles in a cyclotron. As the particles move through the electric field, they experience a force that causes them to accelerate towards the opposite dee. This acceleration allows the particles to gain energy and increase their speed.
The DEES (or "dees") in a cyclotron serve as the electrodes that produce the electric field necessary for particle acceleration. They are designed to be circular in shape and have a constant electric potential, allowing for the particles to be accelerated repeatedly as they move between the two DEES.
No, the electric field inside the DEES of a cyclotron will always be zero as long as the voltage applied to the DEES is constant. This is because the electric potential on the surface of the DEES will remain constant, resulting in a zero electric field inside.
The shape and size of the DEES can affect the efficiency and performance of a cyclotron, but it does not affect the electric field inside. As long as the DEES are circular and have a constant voltage, the electric field inside will remain zero.