Cockcroft-Walton generator en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the British and Irish physicists John Douglas Cockcroft and Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton, who in 1932 used this circuit design to power their particle accelerator.
Meanings
- An electric circuit that generates a high direct current voltage from a low-voltage alternating current.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockcroft-Walton generators | Number=Plur | lexicographic |