Linear Accelerator (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Physics.
  1. an accelerator in which particles are propelled in straight paths by the use of alternating electric voltages that are timed in such a way that the particles receive increasing increments of energy.
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  1. an accelerator in which charged particles are accelerated along a linear path by potential differences applied to a number of electrodes along their path
    Linear Accelerator (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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