What Types of Accelerators are Used in Nanotechnology?
There are several types of accelerators used in nanotechnology, including:
- Linear Accelerators (Linacs): These devices accelerate charged particles in a straight line and are often used for medical applications and materials research. - Cyclotrons: These machines accelerate particles in a circular path and are used for creating isotopes and studying nuclear reactions. - Synchrotrons: These are a type of cyclic particle accelerator which can produce highly focused beams of X-rays, essential for characterizing nanomaterials.
