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According to the [[Thirteenth Doctor]], a '''particle accelerator''' was used to generate [[anti-matter]] by smashing [[ | According to the [[Thirteenth Doctor]], a '''particle accelerator''' was used to generate [[anti-matter]] by smashing [[atom]]s together to produce [[positron]]s, which were then stored inside [[Electric field|electric]] and [[magnetic field]]s. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Tsuranga Conundrum (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Cytronic particle accelerator | [[Cytronic particle accelerator]]s were a type of power source created by the [[Osiran]]s in the shape of small [[pyramid]]s. These were used to power their [[Servitor (Pyramids of Mars)|servitors]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Pyramids of Mars (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Fourth Doctor]] once stated that he would "never be cruel to an [[electron]] in a particle accelerator again". ([[TV]]: | The [[Fourth Doctor]] once stated that he would "never be cruel to an [[electron]] in a particle accelerator again". ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pirate Planet (TV story)}}) | ||
A particle accelerator was among the "[[toy]]s" which [[Missy]] asked the [[Twelfth Doctor]] for in exchange for her assistance against the [[Monk invasion]]. ([[TV]]: | A particle accelerator was among the "[[toy]]s" which [[Missy]] asked the [[Twelfth Doctor]] for in exchange for her assistance against the [[Monk invasion]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Lie of the Land (TV story)}}) | ||
In the early [[1970s]], [[Teri Billington]] of the [[Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics]] at the [[University of Cambridge]] undertook an unofficial project in [[time dilation]] with the assistance of [[Liz Shaw]]. She designed and built a particle accelerator which Liz later disassembled to keep it from being used by the [[Sentinels of the New Dawn]]. Billington was unable to raise the funds to build a new one. ([[AUDIO]]: | In the early [[1970s]], [[Teri Billington]] of the [[Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics]] at the [[University of Cambridge]] undertook an unofficial project in [[time dilation]] with the assistance of [[Liz Shaw]]. She designed and built a particle accelerator which Liz later disassembled to keep it from being used by the [[Sentinels of the New Dawn]]. Billington was unable to raise the funds to build a new one. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Sentinels of the New Dawn (audio story)}}) | ||
[[Yasmin Khan]] stated that [[CERN]] had a massive particle accelerator. ([[TV]]: | [[Yasmin Khan]] stated that [[CERN]] had a massive particle accelerator. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Tsuranga Conundrum (TV story)}}) The [[Large Hadron Collider]] was located at CERN, ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Lost Souls (audio story)}}) and was the [[Earth|world]]'s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, ([[TV]]: {{cs|Extremis (TV story)}}) with a circumference of twenty-seven [[kilometre]]s ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Lost Souls (audio story)}}) of superconducting [[magnet]]s, and with a number of accelerating structures to boost the energy of the [[particle]]s along the way. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Extremis (TV story)}}) In [[2008]], the collider allowed [[neutron eater]]s to escape into [[N-Space]] and kill [[human]]s. [[Torchwood Three]], along with some CERN staff and [[UNIT]]'s [[Martha Jones]], managed to defeat the neutron eaters and save CERN. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Lost Souls (audio story)}}) | ||
In the [[67th century]], the ''[[Tsuranga]]'' was equipped with an [[anti-matter drive]], which was powered by a particle accelerator. ([[TV]]: | In the [[67th century]], the ''[[Tsuranga]]'' was equipped with an [[anti-matter drive]], which was powered by a particle accelerator. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Tsuranga Conundrum (TV story)}}) | ||
{{Quote|Inside the accelerator, two high-energy [[particle]] beams travel at close to the [[speed of light]] before they start to collide. The beams travel in opposite directions in separate beam pipes — two tubes kept at ultrahigh [[vacuum]]. They are guided around the accelerator ring by a strong [[magnetic field]] maintained by superconducting [[electromagnet]]s. The electromagnets are built from coils of special [[wire|electric cable]] that operates in a superconducting state, efficiently conducting [[electricity]] without resistance or loss of [[energy]]. This requires cooling the magnets to [[-271.3 (number)|-271.3]][[Celsius|°C]] — a temperature colder than [[outer space]]. For this reason, much of the accelerator is connected to a distribution system of liquid [[helium]], which cools the magnets, as well as to other supply services.|Plaque at [[CERN]]|Extremis (TV story)}} | {{Quote|Inside the accelerator, two high-energy [[particle]] beams travel at close to the [[speed of light]] before they start to collide. The beams travel in opposite directions in separate beam pipes — two tubes kept at ultrahigh [[vacuum]]. They are guided around the accelerator ring by a strong [[magnetic field]] maintained by superconducting [[electromagnet]]s. The electromagnets are built from coils of special [[wire|electric cable]] that operates in a superconducting state, efficiently conducting [[electricity]] without resistance or loss of [[energy]]. This requires cooling the magnets to [[-271.3 (number)|-271.3]][[Celsius|°C]] — a temperature colder than [[outer space]]. For this reason, much of the accelerator is connected to a distribution system of liquid [[helium]], which cools the magnets, as well as to other supply services.|Plaque at [[CERN]]|Extremis (TV story)}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 19 December 2024
According to the Thirteenth Doctor, a particle accelerator was used to generate anti-matter by smashing atoms together to produce positrons, which were then stored inside electric and magnetic fields. (TV: The Tsuranga Conundrum [+]Loading...["The Tsuranga Conundrum (TV story)"])
Cytronic particle accelerators were a type of power source created by the Osirans in the shape of small pyramids. These were used to power their servitors. (TV: Pyramids of Mars [+]Loading...["Pyramids of Mars (TV story)"])
The Fourth Doctor once stated that he would "never be cruel to an electron in a particle accelerator again". (TV: The Pirate Planet [+]Loading...["The Pirate Planet (TV story)"])
A particle accelerator was among the "toys" which Missy asked the Twelfth Doctor for in exchange for her assistance against the Monk invasion. (TV: The Lie of the Land [+]Loading...["The Lie of the Land (TV story)"])
In the early 1970s, Teri Billington of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge undertook an unofficial project in time dilation with the assistance of Liz Shaw. She designed and built a particle accelerator which Liz later disassembled to keep it from being used by the Sentinels of the New Dawn. Billington was unable to raise the funds to build a new one. (AUDIO: The Sentinels of the New Dawn [+]Loading...["The Sentinels of the New Dawn (audio story)"])
Yasmin Khan stated that CERN had a massive particle accelerator. (TV: The Tsuranga Conundrum [+]Loading...["The Tsuranga Conundrum (TV story)"]) The Large Hadron Collider was located at CERN, (AUDIO: Lost Souls [+]Loading...["Lost Souls (audio story)"]) and was the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, (TV: Extremis [+]Loading...["Extremis (TV story)"]) with a circumference of twenty-seven kilometres (AUDIO: Lost Souls [+]Loading...["Lost Souls (audio story)"]) of superconducting magnets, and with a number of accelerating structures to boost the energy of the particles along the way. (TV: Extremis [+]Loading...["Extremis (TV story)"]) In 2008, the collider allowed neutron eaters to escape into N-Space and kill humans. Torchwood Three, along with some CERN staff and UNIT's Martha Jones, managed to defeat the neutron eaters and save CERN. (AUDIO: Lost Souls [+]Loading...["Lost Souls (audio story)"])
In the 67th century, the Tsuranga was equipped with an anti-matter drive, which was powered by a particle accelerator. (TV: The Tsuranga Conundrum [+]Loading...["The Tsuranga Conundrum (TV story)"])
Inside the accelerator, two high-energy particle beams travel at close to the speed of light before they start to collide. The beams travel in opposite directions in separate beam pipes — two tubes kept at ultrahigh vacuum. They are guided around the accelerator ring by a strong magnetic field maintained by superconducting electromagnets. The electromagnets are built from coils of special electric cable that operates in a superconducting state, efficiently conducting electricity without resistance or loss of energy. This requires cooling the magnets to -271.3°C — a temperature colder than outer space. For this reason, much of the accelerator is connected to a distribution system of liquid helium, which cools the magnets, as well as to other supply services.
