Question

Where does the electric and magnetic field exists in a cycloton. What is its nature?

Answer 1

Electric field accelerates the charged particle between the Dees by applying a repulsive/attractive for on it therefore giving it energy=qv. And magnetic fields are used to apply a force a right angle to the direction of motion of the charged particle, thus giving it a centripetal force so travels in a circular paths at constant speed. Use r=p/bq. as speed goes up so does momentum, b and q are constant so radius goes up, hence spiralling outwardly