isochronous cyclotron
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An isochronous cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator that overcomes the energy limitations of classical cyclotrons. Unlike classical cyclotrons, which use a fixed-frequency electric field and magnetic field, isochronous cyclotrons adjust the magnetic field's strength based on the particle's radius. This variation in the magnetic field ensures that the particles' orbital frequency remains constant as they are accelerated, allowing for higher energies to be achieved. This design is also known as an azimuthally varying-field (AVF) cyclotron. These machines are valuable for nuclear and medical research.12
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