Particle Accelerators

Devices which accelerate electrically charged atomic or subatomic particles, such as electrons, protons or ions, to high velocities so they have high kinetic energy.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): E07.710.680

MeSH Unique ID: D010315

Entry Terms:

• Accelerator, Particle
• Accelerators, Particle
• Particle Accelerator
• Betatrons
• Betatron
• Linear Accelerators
• Accelerator, Linear
• Accelerators, Linear
• Linear Accelerator

Previous Indexing:

• Fast Neutrons (1971-1977)
• Neutrons (1966-1977)
• Nuclear Medicine (1967-1977)

See Also:

• Radiosurgery

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Radiation Equipment and Supplies
Particle Accelerators
Cyclotrons
Synchrotrons