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Record 1 1990-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

An electrostatic accelerator in which negative hydrogen ions generated in a special ion source are accelerated as they pass from ground potential up to a high-voltage terminal, both electrons are then stripped from the negative ion by passage through a very thin foil or gas cell, and the proton is again accelerated as it passes to ground potential.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Accélérateur, dérivé de l'accélérateur électrostatique à transporteur isolant, qui permet, en utilisant la même différence de potentiel, de doubler l'énergie cinétique des particules.

Spanish

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