Where does the proton come from in a Cyclotron?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Symmetry777
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Cyclotron Proton
Click For Summary
Protons in a cyclotron originate from the ionization of hydrogen atoms, which can occur in various ionization chambers. The ionization process is not directly caused by the magnetic coil or the "Dees" oscillator, but rather involves an electric field that accelerates the protons into the cyclotron. Different sources can be used to generate protons before they are injected into the cyclotron's ring. The discussion clarifies that the ionization and acceleration processes are distinct from the magnetic components of the cyclotron. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for comprehending how cyclotrons function.
Symmetry777
Messages
32
Reaction score
3

Where does the proton come from in a Cyclotron?

 
Physics news on Phys.org
Ionization of hydrogen.
 
Or, neither. It's injected into the ring by acceleration through an electric field after being generated in a proton "source" which can be anyone of a variety of ionization chambers.
 

Thread 'Help needed with Polarisation (Rotated Waveplates)'

(a) The polarisation pattern is elliptical with maximum (1,1) and minimum (-1,-1), and anticlockwise in direction. (b) I know the solution is a quarter-wave plate oriented π/4, and half-wave plate at π/16, but don't understand how to reach there. I've obtained the polarisation vector (cos π/8, isin π/8) so far. I can't find much online guidance or textbook material working through this topic, so I'd appreciate any help I can get. Also, if anyone could let me know where I can get more...
View full post »

Similar threads

How to Calculate the Cyclotron Magnetic Dipole Moment in a Penning Trap?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Relativistic elastic proton collision
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
2K
High School Where does the figure for a proton's rest mass come from?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
1K
Max speed of proton in cyclotron
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Cyclotron Radius of Proton: .625m
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Calculating Proton Energy in a Cyclotron
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Undergrad Why does a cyclotron only impart linear momentum?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Cyclotron Frequency: Is it Truly Independent of Energy and Mass?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Calculating magnetic field to accelerate deutrons in a cyclotron
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Graduate Usefulness of a low energy cyclotron
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K