The beam business: Accelerators in industry
- Pleasanton, California (United States)
Most physicists know that particle accelerators are widely used for treating cancer. But few are acquainted with the depth and breadth of their use in a myriad of applications outside of pure science and medicine. Society benefits from the use of particle beams in the areas of communications, transportation, the environment, security, health, and safety - in terms both of the global economy and quality of life. On the manufacturing level, the use of industrial accelerators has resulted in the faster and cheaper production of better parts for medical devices, automobiles, aircraft, and virtually all modern electronics. Consumers also benefit from the use of accelerators to explore for oil, gas, and minerals; sterilize food, wastewater, and medical supplies; and aid in the development of drugs and biomaterials.
- OSTI ID:
- 22038551
- Journal Information:
- Physics Today, Journal Name: Physics Today Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 64; ISSN 0031-9228; ISSN PHTOAD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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