Particle accelerators and relativistic energy-momentum

What this note covers

1. Electric acceleration and magnetic steering do different jobs
2. Rest energy, total energy and kinetic energy are distinct
3. Relativistic momentum controls magnetic curvature
4. Linear and circular accelerators require synchronisation
5. Conservation explains collision products and useful evidence
6. Check units, regimes and the meaning of an accelerator result

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