I don't know if anyone on this thread is still interested in building a cyclotron?
A friend and I have been designing our own 2MeV cyclotron for several years now, and we are just about to begin construction down at JLab in Virgina.
We have a PDF on our website that contains most of our...
Nor would we want to to, I'd rather have to change our design to comply with laws then be fried.
We have discussed hiring a lawyer, at least for a consultation, but we were concerned that your average lawyer would no nothing about these somewhat obscure rules. Do you have any idea how to go...
Thank you very much, I will look into that now.
I want to let you know that, after checking the math and considering we have decided that AWG 12 wire would be a better choice. Thank you for your information.
1. We were unable to find any such legal restriction in our search, if you find anything PLEASE send it to us. We have determined that we seem to be safe legally in at least the radiation laws, however since none of us are lawyers it is possible we may have missed something.
2. We will...
I'm not sure why you think I won't take advice, I've been double checking my numbers and tables for the last half hour.
I am still interested in seeing a link/copy of the table you are citing for your numbers. Although I remain convinced that a cooled magnet can safely exceed the recommended...
Both numbers are correct. The 15 amp safety limit is meant for every-day appliances etc. like household wiring. Since our system is cooled, insulated with enamel instead of thick plastic and running for a matter of seconds at peak, we can stretch that number a little bit.
By the way, the...
The first mistake you are making continually is to assume that the complete design is on the website. Again, due to time constraints we have not made presentable circuit diagrams/descriptions of the interlock systems.
Our "potential donors" are getting different information. Many of our tech...
Let me answer each of those questions at a time:
"I see no mention of any sort of interlock. You need a design so that you cannot open anything you shouldn't with the system energized. (And if you do, the system automatically shuts off)"
Because of time constraints, our entire safety...
Hi, my name is Peter Heuer, I am a high school student and an avid reader of physics forums :)
I have been working with two friends over the last year and a half to build a small cyclotron to enter in a science fair. We have completed our design but are having trouble funding the project...