Definition
A bevatron is a type of particle accelerator used to accelerate protons to very high energies. It’s a massive machine that uses powerful magnets to steer protons around a circular path, increasing their speed with each revolution. Think of it as a super-charged racetrack for subatomic particles. 🏎️ It was instrumental in early high-energy physics research, allowing scientists to explore the fundamental building blocks of matter. It has since been superseded by even more powerful colliders.