IonCyclotron
IonCyclotron refers to the phenomenon of charged particles, specifically ions, moving in a circular path within a magnetic field. This circular motion is due to the Lorentz force, which acts perpendicular to both the velocity of the ion and the magnetic field. The force causes a centripetal acceleration, forcing the ion to deviate from a straight path and instead follow a circular trajectory. The frequency at which an ion completes one full circle is known as its cyclotron frequency, which is determined by the ion's charge-to-mass ratio and the strength of the magnetic field.
This principle is the foundation for several important scientific instruments and techniques. The cyclotron, a type