beam dynamics

Beam dynamics studies how charged particles, like electrons or protons, move collectively inside devices such as accelerators. It examines how they respond to electromagnetic fields and each other, ensuring the beam stays focused, stable, and directed toward a target or detector. Understanding these interactions helps engineers optimize the accelerator’s design, prevent particle loss, and improve performance for applications in medicine, research, and industry. In essence, beam dynamics is the science of controlling and guiding particle streams with precision.