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.