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microwave linear accelerator

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun microwave linear accelerator has 1 sense
  1. microwave linear accelerator - linear accelerator that uses microwaves
    --1 is a kind of
    linear accelerator, linac

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Microwave Linear Accelerator

Description:

A microwave linear accelerator is a device that accelerates charged particles, such as electrons, using microwaves. It consists of a linear waveguide and a series of accelerating structures that produce high-frequency electromagnetic waves to propel the particles forward.

Senses:

  1. Physical Sense:

    In the physical sense, a microwave linear accelerator is a type of particle accelerator that employs microwave technology to accelerate charged particles.

    Example sentence: The microwave linear accelerator at the research facility is capable of reaching particle speeds close to the speed of light.

Usages:

  1. Scientific Research:

    In scientific research, microwave linear accelerators are used to study particle physics, nuclear physics, and other related fields.

    Example sentence: The scientists conducted experiments using the microwave linear accelerator to investigate the behavior of subatomic particles.

  2. Medical Applications:

    Microwave linear accelerators are employed in the field of medicine for various applications such as radiation therapy for cancer treatment.

    Example sentence: The hospital recently acquired a state-of-the-art microwave linear accelerator to enhance their radiation oncology department.

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