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Build Your Own Cyclotron

kenthorvath writes "This guy and his friend built their own cyclotron, capable of 1 MeV protons using spare parts and surplus science equipment. Anyone else happen to have a 4600 lb. magnet lying around?"

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  1. Re:Yesterday's technology, tomorrow! by packeteer · · Score: 2, Redundant

    I know what i would do with it. As a high schol student very interested in physics i would like to see what some of the early researchers went through. Do you have any more links to sites about building these and maybe some info about safety?

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