5.7 Particle Accelerators

Question 1

Advantages & Disadvantages

of the Synchrotron

Answer 1

Advantages
- Particles can be extracted at various points along the path.
- Very high energy particles are obtained.
- The magnetic field is only required over the circumference of the path.

Disadvantages
- The particles lose energy by emitting electromagnetic radiation.
- Cost is a major concern.

Question 2

Define

Antimatter

Answer 2

Antimatter is composed of antiparticles, which have the same mass as their corresponding particles, but opposite charge.