The simplest accelerator

[square173205]

The simplest accelerator is here!

 

http://hecoaustralia.fortunecity.com/accel/accel.htm

[Rocket Man]

it only works in pulses, induction form a changing magnetic field the instant you connect the power. also, the charge will be repelled from the wire as it accelerates. lenz's law.

 

i personally am a fan of KV range accelerators. they have far higher exit velocities, far less beam dispersion and continuous load capacity.

[insane_alien]

technically if you remove the wire you will have an even simpler accelerator. heck, even a charged chunk of whatever would do.