Linear accelerators

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf particle physics experiment
gptkbp:advantage Compact design for certain energies
Continuous acceleration
Longer length for higher energies
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Linac
gptkbp:canAccelerate gptkb:Protons
gptkb:Electrons
Ions
gptkbp:canBe Electron linac
Heavy ion linac
Proton linac
Standing wave linac
Traveling wave linac
gptkbp:component Colliders
Free-electron lasers
Synchrotrons
gptkbp:developedBy 1928
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:CERN
gptkb:Fermilab
gptkb:SLAC_National_Accelerator_Laboratory
Large Hadron Collider (as injector)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Linear accelerators
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Rolf_Widerøe
gptkbp:medicalUse Radiotherapy
Cancer treatment
gptkbp:operates Applying oscillating electric fields
gptkbp:powerSource Radio frequency (RF) power
gptkbp:produces gptkb:X-rays
gptkb:Neutrons
gptkb:Gamma_rays
High-energy particle beams
gptkbp:range MeV to GeV
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Synchrotron
gptkb:Betatron
Centrifuge
gptkbp:structure Series of drift tubes or cavities
gptkbp:usedFor Cargo inspection
Non-destructive testing
Isotope production
Accelerating charged particles
Fundamental physics experiments
Material science research
Food irradiation
Sterilization of medical equipment
Synchrotron light sources
gptkbp:usedIn Scientific research
Industrial applications
Medical radiation therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Klystron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7