részecskefelhívó
A részecskefelhívó, translated as particle accelerátor or particle accelerator in English, is a scientific instrument used to propel charged particles, such as electrons or protons, to very high speeds and energies. These accelerated particles are then often directed into collisions with other particles or stationary targets. The purpose of these collisions is to study the fundamental constituents of matter and the forces that govern them.
The design of particle accelerators varies widely, but common types include linear accelerators and circular accelerators.
The high-energy collisions produced in particle accelerators can create new, often short-lived, particles. By observing the