linear accelerator

lin′ear accel′erator, [Physics.]

Physicsan accelerator in which particles are propelled in straight paths by the use of alternating electric voltages that are timed in such a way that the particles receive increasing increments of energy. Also called linac.

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linear accelerator n

an accelerator in which charged particles are accelerated along a linear path by potential differences applied to a number of electrodes along their pathSometimes shortened to: linac

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