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= Storage ring
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A storage ring is a type of particle accelerator that is designed to store beams of charged particles, such as electrons or protons, for extended periods of time. Unlike linear accelerators, which accelerate particles in a straight line, storage rings use bending magnets to confine particles in a circular or polygonal path, allowing them to circulate repeatedly through the accelerator.