A betatron is an instrument that is used to accelerate electrons or beta particles under the influence of an electric field induced by a varying magnetic field.
It accelerates the beta particles to a great speed in a circular orbit.
Step 2: Applications of betatron
High energy electron beam.
Produce X-rays and gamma rays.
Used in industrial and medical fields.
Used in particle physics.
Step 3: Limitations of betatron
The saturation of iron and the size of the magnetic core limit the maximum magnetic field and energy range imparted by it to electrons.