Uniform electric fields and particle trajectories

What this note covers

1. From electric force to particle acceleration
2. Energy gain through an accelerating voltage
3. Time of flight through a transverse field
4. Determine exit direction and drift to a screen
5. Use proportional reasoning and inverse design
6. Diagnose signs, units and experimental limitations
7. Worked deflection tube: plate crossing and subsequent drift
8. Worked two-stage beam: accelerating voltage before deflection

8 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes