The LINAC
After electrons leave the electron gun they enter the linear accelerator, or linac. Here the electrons are accelerated to close to the speed of light before they enter the booster synchrotron. The electrons pass through a series of chambers containing electric fields which alternate as the electrons pass through. This way the electrons always see a positive field ahead of them, which they accelerate towards. You can use Auto Flip to alternate the electric fields automatically, or use the Flip button to try this for yourself!
1. Electron Gun > 2. The Linac > 3. Dipole Magnets > 4. Vacuum > 5. Undulator > 6. Beamlines
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