electrostatic accelerators

Electrostatic accelerators are devices that speed up charged particles, like electrons or protons, using static electric fields. They work by applying high-voltage differences across a structure, creating an electric field that pushes the particles forward. The particles gain energy each time they pass through this field, similar to how a charged ball accelerates when pushed by an electric charge. These accelerators are used in research, medical treatments like cancer therapy, and nuclear physics, offering a precise way to increase particle energy without moving parts, relying solely on electric forces for acceleration.