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multi-stage particle accelerator

A multi-stage particle accelerator is a series of connected devices that accelerate particles, like electrons or protons, to extremely high energies. Each stage uses electromagnetic fields to speed up particles incrementally, much like climbing stairs to reach a higher position. After different stages, particles gain enough energy for advanced research or medical applications. This setup allows scientists to achieve very high speeds and energies that a single accelerator couldn’t reach alone, enabling studies of fundamental physics and the development of new technologies.