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Built by Lawrence in 1929 Accelerates positive particles rather than the electrons Uses positively charged particles such as proton, neutron, alphas, deuterons, short- lived radioisotopes Particles are accelerated in a circular chamber called dees The particles are accelerated by electric fields between the dees until the particle acquires the desired energy Powerful magnetic filed are employed to confine the particle to a circular path Protons are not commonly used for radiation therapy In some centers, deuterons produced by cyclotron are brought out and allowed to strike targets of beryllium leading to the production of neutrons, such neutrons can be used Click Here To Read More