Betatron

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf particle physics experiment
gptkbp:application nuclear physics research
industrial radiography
medical radiotherapy
gptkbp:category gptkb:circular_accelerator
gptkbp:component gptkb:electron_gun
vacuum tube
magnetic core
gptkbp:establishedIn 1940
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Betatron
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Donald_Kerst
gptkbp:locationOfFirst gptkb:University_of_Illinois
gptkbp:maximumSpeed up to 300 MeV
gptkbp:notableFeature electrons follow a circular path
no need for radio frequency cavities
gptkbp:operatingSystem 50-60 Hz
gptkbp:principle electromagnetic induction
gptkbp:relatedTo Centrifuge
gptkbp:usedFor accelerating electrons
producing X-rays
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Synchrotron
gptkb:Particle_Accelerators
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6