The development history of electronic linear accelerators can be traced back to the early 20th century, accompanied by the continuous progress of science and technology and the increasing demand for applications.



In the early 20th century, scientists began exploring the possibility of using electric fields to accelerate charged particles. With the continuous development of microwave technology and vacuum technology, the concept of linear accelerator is gradually taking shape. Among them, British scientist G Ising proposed the design of a linear accelerator in 1924, which is considered an early milestone in the development of electronic linear accelerators. However, due to technological limitations at the time, this idea was not immediately realized.

With the continuous advancement of technology, the concept of linear accelerators has been further developed and improved. In 1928, German scientist Rolf Wideroe successfully developed the world's first linear accelerator, marking an important step from theory to practice for electron linear accelerators. Subsequently, linear accelerator technology continued to develop, and significant improvements were made in the design of accelerator tubes, the performance of microwave power sources, and the stability of particle beams.

In the mid to late 20th century, the application of electronic linear accelerators in scientific research and industrial fields gradually expanded. Scientists have begun to explore the use of electron linear accelerators to generate high-energy rays and have successfully applied them to fields such as nuclear physics research, materials science, and medicine. Especially in the medical field, electron linear accelerators play an important role in radiation therapy, providing powerful means for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.

Entering the 21st century, breakthroughs in electron linear accelerator technology continue to be made. With the continuous development of precision machining, new materials, and computer control technology, the performance of electronic linear accelerators has been further improved. Meanwhile, with the continuous growth of application demand, the application fields of electronic linear accelerators are also expanding, covering multiple fields from basic scientific research to industrial applications.

Nowadays, electron linear accelerators have become an important scientific research and medical equipment. In the field of scientific research, it is widely used in research such as particle physics, nuclear physics, materials science, etc; In the medical field, it is an indispensable equipment for radiation therapy, medical imaging diagnosis, and other aspects. In the future, with the continuous progress of science and technology and the further growth of application demand, electronic linear accelerators will continue to play an important role and make greater contributions to the development of human society.