linear accelerator

/ˌˈlɪniər əkˌsɛləˈreɪdər/

Definitions of linear accelerator

1. noun

   ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path
   synonyms: linac

   types:

   microwave linear accelerator

   linear accelerator that uses microwaves

   type of:

   accelerator, atom smasher, particle accelerator

   a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles