Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields

In summary, increasing the EHT voltage from 3000V to 3500V causes the electron beam on the screen of a teltron tube to deflect more. The effect of the E field on light waves is negligible. The direction of the EHT potential difference is opposite to the direction of the electron beam, and its function is to increase the deflection of the beam. The equations of motion need to be considered in order to fully understand this phenomenon.
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Homework Statement


1) Describe and explain what happens to the electron beam on the screen of a teltron tube as the EHT(electrical high tension) voltage increases from 3000V to 3500V.
2)What is the effect of E field on light waves?

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The Attempt at a Solution


1) The beam deflects more as the voltage increases(?? but how much more)
2)No effect?
 
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1) What is the direction of the EHT potential difference wrt the direction of the electron beam ? (In other words: what's the function of this EHT ?)

2) Because ?
 
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You need to consider what the equations of motion are and write these down.
 
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Thank you, I have figured it out:smile:
 

Related to Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields

1. What is the difference between electric and magnetic fields?

Electric fields are created by stationary charges and exert a force on other charges, while magnetic fields are created by moving charges and exert a force on other moving charges.

2. How do electric and magnetic fields affect the motion of charged particles?

Electric fields cause charged particles to experience a force in the direction of the field, while magnetic fields cause charged particles to experience a force perpendicular to both the direction of the field and the direction of their motion.

3. How can the motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields be described?

The motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields can be described by the Lorentz force equation, which takes into account the force due to both the electric and magnetic fields.

4. What factors determine the trajectory of a charged particle in electric and magnetic fields?

The trajectory of a charged particle in electric and magnetic fields is determined by the strength and direction of the fields, the charge and mass of the particle, and its initial velocity.

5. How do electric and magnetic fields play a role in particle accelerators?

Electric and magnetic fields are used in particle accelerators to manipulate and control the motion of charged particles, allowing them to reach high velocities and energies for use in experiments and research.

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