Where does the proton come from in a Cyclotron?

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The proton in a cyclotron originates from the ionization of hydrogen atoms, which occurs in a proton source, typically an ionization chamber. The ionization process is not directly caused by the magnetic coils or the Dees oscillator; instead, these components facilitate the acceleration of the protons once they are generated. The protons are injected into the cyclotron's ring after being accelerated through an electric field, allowing them to gain sufficient energy for further acceleration.

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Where does the proton come from in a Cyclotron?

 
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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.
 

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