'betatron' definitions:
Definition of 'betatron'
(from WordNet)
noun
Accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux [syn: betatron, induction accelerator]
Definition of 'betatron'
From: GCIDE
- betatron \be"ta*tron\ n. a type of particle accelerator which accelerates a continuous beam of electrons to high speeds by means of the electric field produced by changing magnetic flux.
- Syn: induction accelerator. [WordNet 1.5]