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Electron Beam (Noun)

Meaning

A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • An electron beam is a term used to describe a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation, consisting of free electrons, that has been accelerated through a vacuum tube.
  • A type of medical radiation therapy uses an electron beam to target cancerous tumors, with minimal impact on surrounding tissue.
  • The electron beam is generated by a particle accelerator and directed at a target material to produce high-energy X-rays.
  • An electron beam can be steered by electric or magnetic fields, allowing it to be precisely aimed at a desired location.
  • In materials science, an electron beam can be used to analyze the surface properties of a material, such as its composition or crystal structure.

Synonyms

  • Beam
  • Ray

Hypernyms

  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Wave

Hyponyms

  • Particle Beam
  • Cathode Ray
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