Abstract
We consider the problem of finding the maximum attainable energy in a cyclotron as an exercise in an introductory relativity course and comment on some subtle points of the solution.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 015601 |
Journal | European Journal of Physics |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- cyclotron
- physics education
- special relativity