Difference between cyclotron and synchrotron accelerators
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The main difference is that a cyclotron accelerates the particles in a spiral since the magnetic field is constant, whereas the synchrotron adjusts the magnetic field to keep the particles in circular orbit.
As the particle velocity increases it would naturally want to move in an increasing orbit diameter, hence the need for the increasing magnetic field
Additionally, the relativistic change in mass at the higher velocities adds to this problem.
The cyclotron was developed in 1934 by Ernest O. Lawrence whereas the sychotron was developed in 1944 by Vladimir Veksler.
As the particle velocity increases it would naturally want to move in an increasing orbit diameter, hence the need for the increasing magnetic field
Additionally, the relativistic change in mass at the higher velocities adds to this problem.
The cyclotron was developed in 1934 by Ernest O. Lawrence whereas the sychotron was developed in 1944 by Vladimir Veksler.
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