what is the application of a particle accelerator ? cyclotron ??

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what is the application of a particle accelerator ?  cyclotron ??

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Particle accelerators are generally used for research purposes .  apart from these they are used for 
    Medical applications, such as diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

    Mineral and oil prospecting, using neutrons produced with small accelerators.

    Charged particle beams for processing semiconductor chips.

    Intense sources of X-rays for sterilization of medical equipment and food products.

    Charged particle beams for materials sciences analysis and radioisotope              
     production

    Radiocarbon dating.