synchrocyclotron

A synchrocyclotron is a special type of cyclotron in which the frequency of the driving RF electric field is varied to compensate for relativistic effects as the particles’ velocity begins to approach the speed of light. In a classical cyclotron this frequency is constant.

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Giorgio Brianti (1930 – 2023)

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Accelerators
05 May, 2023
Accelerators
Obituary
05 May, 2023

3D animations bring CERN's first accelerator to life

A new projection system breathes life into the Synchrocyclotron, an accelerator that has been dormant since 1990

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Accelerators
04 June, 2014

The Synchrocyclotron prepares for visitors

Hall 300, which houses CERN’s first accelerator, is being prepared to host a new exhibition

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Accelerators
14 December, 2012
Accelerators
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14 December, 2012