Protons in a particle accelerator

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The discussion focuses on calculating the current in a circular particle accelerator after one turn of protons injected at non-relativistic velocities. Key variables include the mass (m) and charge (e) of the proton, the initial current (I), the total number of particles (n), and the rate of change of magnetic flux (p Wb/s). The relationship between magnetic flux and electromotive force (emf) is established as emf = dflux/dt = p Volts, while the equation R = (mv)/(qB) indicates that as the magnetic field (B) changes, the velocity (v) of the protons must also change. The discussion emphasizes that the radius of the beam track remains constant, which is crucial for determining the current after one complete circuit.

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Homework Statement



A very thin beam of protons is injected at non-relativistic
velocities in a circular particle accelerator of radius R. The
mass m and the charge e of the proton are known. The initial
current in the accelerator is I and the total number of
particles is n. The magnetic flux through the beam circuit
changes at a rate of p Wb/s, while the radius of the beam
track remains unaltered. What is the value of the current
after one turn of the particles?


Homework Equations



I=q/t
emf = dflux/dt
R=(mv)/qB



The Attempt at a Solution



I'm not exactly sure if I have understood the problem correctly.
But here is what I have got so far:
emf = dflux/dt = p Volts

protons passing per second = I/e

since flux = BA, and A is constant, then B is changing.

B=(mv)/Rq, so v of the particles must be changing.

We are just learning about magnetic fields in class and I don't know how to put all the information together in this problems. I hope someone can at least point me in the right direction. Thanks!
 
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I think the key here is that the radius of the beam in the accelerator doesn't change.

From the relationship that R = (m*v)/(q*B) , if B is changing at p Wb/s then I think your velocity is changing at 1/p m/s isn't it?

Since you have a fixed number of charges look at the effect on the time in making one circuit? (Charges per unit time being your current right?)
 

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