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Particle Accelerators: Practical Applications
Physicists have been inventing new types of accelerators to propel charged particles to higher and higher energies for more than 80 years. Today, scientists estimate that more than 30,000 accelerators are in operation around the world—in industry, in hospitals and at research institutions. The following benefits are just a few examples on a growing list of practical applications.
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Reports

Accelerators and Beams – Tools of Discovery and Innovation
Published by the Division of Physics of Beams of the American Physical Society
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Particle physics – it matters
A forward look at UK research into the building blocks of the Universe and its impact on society
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Accelerators for America's Future

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Putting accelerators to work on the challenges of our time

A report that captures the perspectives, insights and conclusions of experts from across the spectrum of accelerator applications:

  • Energy and Environment
  • Medicine
  • Industry
  • National Security
  • Discovery Science

Published by the Department of Energy's Office of Science

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