What is an Accelerator?

An accelerator is a type of device that can provide charged particles such as electrons, protons or alpha particles with very high kinetic energy.

The location and control management of this product is predetermined. It allows high energies to be concentrated in small volumes. Due to such properties, these products are utilized in nuclear physics for various experimental and applied purposes.

How Accelerators Work

In order to achieve high energy, these materials with different properties are designed and manufactured. At the same time, the general characteristics of all products are the same.

We can say that almost all products contain a source of charged particles and sources of electric and magnetic fields. The magnetic field in the structure of these products allows the particles to accelerate and the particles can be guided. Not only protons, neutrons and electrons, but also particles such as alpha particles can be accelerated in this direction.

What are the Main Characteristics of Accelerators?

The main devices in the structure of these products are similar in principle to the cathode work tube found in televisions.

The cathode beam is quickly impinged on the fluorescent screen. A flash appears on the screen during the impact. This glow starts to merge and the result is a picture.

The filament is heated. Then the electrons break away from their atoms and reach a level of energy mobility that is so high that they fly away.
Each electron carries a single negative charge. In a situation such as a break, the electrons find themselves in an electric field. This electric field is generated between the sour voltage applied to the cathode and the plus electron located close to the screen.

The electrons soon break away from the cathode. It travels rapidly towards the anode. That way, he gains energy. Just as the opposite poles in a magnet attract each other, the electrons of the minus electrode repel each other, while the electrons of the plus electrode attract each other.

In television receivers, magnets are used so that the electrons emitted from the filament at each point are transformed into a beam.
Magnets have a deflection force. This deflection force brings the electron beam into focus. Even the most advanced acceleration techniques have this principle at their core.

These products require the formation of a source of charged particles that cause electrons, protons or other ions to break away from atoms. The particles are then placed in an electric field that accelerates them. This is called the electric field gradient.

The electrons in the television tube roll down from the electric top to the bottom. One of the most necessary features of this system is that a good vacuum environment is provided.

Accelerator Types

Lean accelerator types are on a linear course. Lean species manage to move particles in a line plane. It is possible to say that the television tube can be shown as an example of a linear type in this sense. The Van De Graaff Generator, which is preferred for accelerating particles in laboratories, is an example of a linear type. There are also special purpose linear products. The most important special-purpose linear material is the product invented by Alvarez. This special-purpose product, which consists of a long cylindrical tank, is obtained by placing empty pipes lengthwise inside the tank.

By presenting a high-frequency electric field to the tanks, this product works to realize reciprocating vibration in the field. Charged particles are sent into tubes arranged along a line in an electric field. The oscillation of the electric field and the length of the tubes are adjusted according to the function. Since the created field accelerates the particles, there is no escape of the particles from the pipe.

These products are divided into cobalt and amine accelerators.

Cobalt Accelerator: Cobalt accelerator is a preferred type for ketone peroxide-based cold curing systems to work faster and provides benefits to the system in this direction. In polymetric form, it shows binding to the polymer matrix such that it will have a high molecular weight and this will result in a reduction in its biological utility. However, the curing performance will not meet any negative effect in this direction and will continue to maintain its performance. These products manage to activate peroxide in a way that is suitable for room temperature. Meral rates generally vary between 1% and 10%. Acceleration can vary depending on the type of resin, the method used in production and the temperature of the chamber.
Amine Accelerator: This product is recommended for curing systems and has a significant contribution to the system. This material offers the advantage of fast gelling and hardening times at room temperature.

Accelerator Usage Areas

This product has a wide range of uses. Apart from the field of health, particle physics, nuclear physics, biotechnology, genetics, materials, industry, metrology, environment, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, mining, defense, space, education and many other fields are preferred because they provide many advantages in research, education and application steps.

Cobalt Accelerator Uses

Cobalt is one of the most common materials in our daily lives and is used in many fields. This is why this product also has a wide range of uses.

On the basis of composite products, cobalt accelerator is preferred as a desiccant in oil paints.

Polyester catalysts also have a structure to accelerate. It is considered the most effective substance in terms of performance in this direction. It may also not be effective in bonding the rubber to the metal part.

This product is used in many areas due to its properties. However, in order to maximize the efficiency of an accelerator, it is necessary to choose a quality product.