Ernest Walton's work was described as being achieved by what?
Chance
Magic
Human control
Divine intervention
Answer
As the answer suggests, Ernest Walton's work was accomplished through human control. He played a crucial role in developing the first particle accelerator, known as the Cockcroft-Walton accelerator. This pioneering device allowed scientists to accelerate charged particles to high energies using electrical potential. Walton's contribution involved devising a voltage multiplier circuit, enabling the achievement of higher voltages necessary for particle acceleration.
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