Cyclic Non-Equilibrium Energy Conversion via Inductive Braking in Particle Accelerators
Abstract
We propose a cyclic energy conversion mechanism based on non-equilibrium dynamics, where particle acceleration and inductive deceleration are alternated. The induced electromagnetic braking is interpreted not as a loss mechanism, but as a regenerative energy extraction process. Starting from a unified non-equilibrium force formalism, we derive a general power balance condition, introduce a segmented accelerator-generator concept, and propose a feasible experi- mental setup. The scheme naturally generalizes Carnot efficiency and connects laboratory-scale devices to astrophysical acceleration phenomena.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint