synchrotron radiation

noun

The electromagnetic radiation emitted by the acceleration of relativistic charged particles in a synchrotron or under natural conditions approximating those of a synchrotron.

Meanings

nounsynchrotron radiation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablenatural sciencesThe electromagnetic radiation emitted by the acceleration of relativistic charged particles in a synchrotron or under natural conditions approximating those of a synchrotron.

    Synonyms: synchrotron light

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe electromagnetic radiation emitted by the acceleration of relativistic charged particles in a synchrotron or under natural conditions approximating those of a synchrotron.

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