DIY Particle accelerator (part 1)

[@thethoughtemporium]

Dude I'm FLOORED by your channel. These are some of the most impressive DIY projects I've seen and you've done a bunch of projects that have been on my to-do list for years. This is awesome.

[@oguzhan001]

Holy shit, it's him!

[@Neptunium]

Oh thanks a lot Emporium! I think you've done really great videos yourself! But thank you sir!

[@TroyRubert]

Collab wen?

[@patrickgronemeyer3375]

same here. wow

[@unusualfabrication9937]

you've got the Thought Emporium's endorsement, now things are getting real!

[@emadmustafa7294]

Doing all of this work and taking all the risks just for the sake of science. You're just great person. Respect!

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much for the love!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@tompsheridantsheridant7354]

​@@Neptunium**I HAVE A FARTICLE ACCELERATOR IN MY ASSZZHOLLE BLOWING OUT MASSIVE FARTS AFTER I EAT SEVERAL LARGE CANS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOMS BAKED BEANS!!** --- ROSEANNE BARR

[@Neptunium]

@@fire17102 cool man! Yeah I heard about similar projects... Thanks for watching!

[@shtreder]

I think this is what a true science enthusiast looks like!

[@toxicity6629]

Bro is bout to go missing they probably not happy bout this one

[@firstnamelastname2990]

This is a work of genius. I don't think most people will understand what it means to build an ACTUAL LINEAR ACCELERATOR in your garage, but you should be extremely proud that you had the guts to even try get this far. Enormous respect and I hope you continue. Maybe make a lichtenberg figurine in perspex to celebrate when you get it working? (you can also sell them for quite a lot of money)

[@Neptunium]

Lol! Great idea!! Thanks man!

[@RichardIresonMusician]

For me, as an interested bystander, I didn't find the history bit boring, au contraire, I found how you linked each discovery fascinating. I also found all your hard work incredibly interesting. I can't wait for part 2.

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much! I wasnt sure but so far only one person didn't like the historical background....I smell a troll lol! Thanks for watching!

[@SlimNateKC]

I agree, the history was well explained, interesting, and provided good context

[@GrossKnowledge]

I am glad you added a little bit of history. this is great!

[@Neptunium]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@zzink]

Ouch sorry to hear about the significant equipment failure :( Home sceience is dificult at the best of times and only so much resources you can keep putting towards a project, but hopefully over time this can all be fixed up and back in operation. Thanks for the videos!

[@Neptunium]

Your absolutely right!!! It ain't easy but I am not the first or last to tinker with concept and experiment.. good stuff though!

[@neepsmcfly4176]

I'm floored! That "boring"history stuff did a much better job of creating perspective than i would've thought. I'm keenly impressed not just of your science and engineering smarts but your editing as well. You did a fine job of expressing the heartbreaking setback without a lot of crying or shameless sympathy pandering. The combo of your simple explanation and filming/editing was way more profound in it's minimalism. Instant sub.

[@Neptunium]

Oh wow! that`s one of the best encouraging comment I ever gotten! Thank you so much! check my other work maybe you`ll find something else you`d like! Thanks for watching!

[@maxsogan5177]

Your work is amazing, but I am shocked with how few people have watched this video. I'm a Physics student at Oxford and I'll share this on an our group chats, cause more people gotta know what you're up to! Best of luck ❤️

[@Neptunium]

Awesome ! I apologize in advance for the middle swearing when the RF generator blew up...Some viewers have offered help and parts so as soon as I get everything fixed and repaired I`ll be back to work! Thanks for sharing too!!

[@komaedayamadachibiaundre7213]

Just remember nobody is focus on learning stuff these days cause how the world is now

[@Neptunium]

sadly you may be right.. but there is still quite a few curious people out there...@@komaedayamadachibiaundre7213

[@LaplacianDalembertian]

@@Neptunium Probably good way is to build some classic LC resonant circuit for high voltage AC

[@newbietranslate9611]

This channel is underrated.

[@Neptunium]

Thanks ! I really appreciate it but I can't do anything about it ! Lol! Your support and comment are slowly changing the metrics...maybe? We shall see! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@exactpause9218]

DIY Particle accelerator isn't something I've expected to get recommendet, like ever. Man the internet is so cool

[@Neptunium]

well, here we are...! Thanks for watching!

[@Brrrap743]

Finally I know what equipment I got out of that house doing a clean out in Phoenix. Thank you. Been trying to figure it out for 3 years

[@Neptunium]

And since you're not using it you now know who to send it to! Thanks for watching!

[@arenomusic]

​@@NeptuniumIt's free :)

[@skivvy3565]

*SOMEONE SHOW THIS CHANNEL TO APPLIED SCIENCE RIGHT NOW*

[@aredeakay3141]

Calling it now; this is one of the next science greats on KZbin

[@suitkais7]

Bro WHAT YOU ARE LITERALLY AMAZING

[@Neptunium]

Thanks man! Appreciate the compliment!! Thank YOU for your interest and for watching!

[@mmeevviinn]

"What is stuff?" is the best opening to a science video and I'm ready to fight for it. Great project.

[@Neptunium]

Thanks a lot !! I'll keep at it until I get results!! This may take a little while to fix everything and replace some parts but we'll get there! Thanks for watching!

[@developed_by_bobo]

So satisfying to see someone committed to understanding the nature of our reality. Nothing but respect to you sir.

[@Neptunium]

Glad you enjoyed my little project! Part 2 is ready! And thanks for watching!

[@s_m_north]

We need to get Neptunium in a room with StyroPyro.

[@MadScientist267]

Fusion in 20 years? 🤣

[@renren_does_programming]

"Today we built the worlds most powerful particle accelerator"

[@sdcreates6176]

No criticisms, just taking a minute to express plain old admiration for your work you have done here.

[@zebraforceone]

The background was superb, we need more content with a preface like this, rather than just the build!

[@relwaretep]

This video is the new standard in YT science. I'm glad you and your visitor were not seriously harmed. Personally, I would suggest investing in some safety glass for when you turn stuff on and don't need to be near it, and a welder's mask like thing for when you do need to be close up.

[@Neptunium]

Glad you enjoyed it ! Thanks man! I have a few others with the same format. Check them out if you want! Happy Thanksgiving my friend!

[@relwaretep]

​@@Neptuniumhey no worries mate, and thanks xo I didn't see your quick reply before I edited my response with a couple safety suggestions. Be safe, this project looks fabulous but I'd humbly submit it's not worth losing even a finger over.

[@Neptunium]

@@relwaretep yes your right! I do have safety glasses and I will use them ! Thanks again!

[@joshuameldru4004]

1 single great accomplishment is had with many failures prior to. You’re an inspiration, I wish schools actually taught, I wish I could have had a teacher such as yourself. Stay with it man and thank you for sharing the journey with us!

[@Neptunium]

thanks! I`ll give it my best and try not to disappoint! feel free to check out my other work too! Thanks you for watching!!

[@hyenalingo]

its amazing how scientist have taken what took up an entire building and built it in a garage, you sir, are spectacular

[@mattp422]

I, for one, was not bored by the history lesson. It was as clear and concise as any I’ve heard, given in the same brief amount of time. I’m sorry with all of the technical issues you’ve had so far and it’s a shame your attempts to reach out to other You Tubers fell on deaf ears. I can’t wait for part 2!

[@Neptunium]

Well this may have been a blessing in disguise my friend! A lot of people seem to like this project and have reached out with help and replacement parts! Oh and thanks for the compliment! I like to provide a bit of background to explain what I am doing and why... Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@matijatolic4533]

Uncommon epic recommendation by youtube, nothing but respect dude.

[@Neptunium]

Thanks man! Appreciate it

[@slipstream53]

Just last week I started researching particle accelerators out of curiosity and wondered why it seemed as though no one was DIY-ing them, yet here you are, doing exactly that. Nice, can't wait to see more of your progress👍

[@Neptunium]

Oh yeah! Me and you both!! It might take a while to repair and replace some parts but I am not giving up! In the mean time check out my other videos if you want... Thanks for watching!

[@HuntingTarg]

I must comment on the side that right after I saw and saved this video to finish later, I ironically ended up watching some of "Ghostbusters - Afterlife", which depicts a device that I don't think has ever been successfully miniaturized; a centrifigual proton accelerator.

[@HuntingTarg]

I must comment on the side that right after I saw and saved this video to finish later, I ironically ended up watching some of "Ghostbusters - Afterlife", which depicts a device that I don't think has ever been successfully miniaturized; a centrifigual proton accelerator.

[@HuntingTarg]

I must comment on the side that right after I saw and saved this video to finish later, I ironically ended up watching some of "Ghostbusters - Afterlife", which depicts a device that I don't think has ever been successfully miniaturized; a centrifigual proton accelerator.

[@HuntingTarg]

I must comment on the side that right after I saw and saved this video to finish later, I ironically ended up watching some of "Ghostbusters - Afterlife", which depicts a device that I don't think has ever been successfully miniaturized; a centrifigual proton accelerator.

[@rshelfo1]

This is next level backyard/ garage science. The fact you even considered and then not only cotinued, but very nearly succeeded (minus the equipment failure) to build a GOD DAMN LINEAR PARTICLE ACCELERATOR in your own space is just phenomenal. The most usprising thing out of all of this is the lack of response from the other youtubers. Shame on them; your vsion is tremendous and I am in awe. I normally have this genre of video on to satisfy my adhd brain whilst working, but I was just captivated. Eagerly looking forward to part 2 and beyond, and please do not change the format.The way you tied the history into your recreation of the device was perfect. Remember that every mistake is a learning opportunity, and nothing great is made without sacrifice. Your neck took one for the team, and that scar will forever be a reminder of a what a pioneer of home brew science you truly are. 10/10.

[@Neptunium]

Wow! Thanks man! I am glad you`ve enjoyed it! check out some of my previous work if you want maybe you`ll like them too! Thanks again my friend!

[@RallyX26]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen, but I have a tremendous, tremendous amount of respect for the time and effort that you're putting into this. Keep up the great work!

[@MarkSeve]

Just WOW. So glad to see that there are still real scientists on this planet. You have my deepest admiration.

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much sir! Oh I am just a big dreamer! Thanks for watching!

[@MarkSeve]

@@Neptunium Thanks for sharing. You allow me to dream through your efforts.

[@dansquires2713]

I know I'm lost between all these comments but you definately earned a sub today. Please don't stop the "boring" history stuff it makes a big difference. Keep up the good work! You will have a million subs by the end of next year. Great content. Thank you.

[@Neptunium]

Awesome! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it ! And thank you for watching!

[@arenomusic]

The history part is what got me hooked on the science part

[@geraldfrost4710]

​@Neptunium new sub here, too. I want to see part 2! Share the physics, the math and the equipment, and how hard it is to do real science. "So, naturally, I wanted to build one." Stay safe!

[@Neptunium]

@@geraldfrost4710 thanks man! Yes I plan all doing all that in the part 2 ! This may take a little while to replace and repair and right now I am cleaning my garage to accommodate the equipment and for me to work on it this winter ... Anyway thanks for watching!

[@alfonsopayra]

SAME! I HAD TO SUBSCRIBE❤

[@damoysamuel7149]

Really nice job :) If I can give you a few tricks (I'm an ion source engineer in a nuclear physics lab): Put the turbo pump on top, that will prevent small particles that could pass the grid to fall in it. With your baking system, be careful with polymers like plexiglass (80°C max). Also, use such "non vacuum" polymers as less as possible (you can drill holes in your plexiglass support). On the other hand, you can use PEEK rods to make your support (more expensive but better for vacuum and baking). Also use polymer reusable CF gasket instead of expensive coper, fluorocarbon ("viton" , bakeout 150°C) EDIT: I see it's a viewport with perbunan gasket, also take care with bakout 100°C max. Try to not use tin soldering (bad for vacuum) : instead use mecanical electrical connections like screws Try to not use usual plastic isolated electrical wires : instead use kapton isolated wire (but expensive), or naked copper wires with peek support, to keep them far from grounded parts Don't forget that the charges will also feel the electric field from the wires. That could break the cylindrical symmetry of the field, so put them as far as possible from the gap between electrodes I'm not an expert in HF voltage, but I think the inductance of the electrical wires may affect the voltage really applied on electrodes, so you may have to use expensive coaxial wires kapton isolated with known impedance (not sure if really important or not)

[@Neptunium]

Thank you for all these advices! I plan on explaining why and what I am doing about all of these in the next video. I thought about screws for connecting everything but they may interfere too much with the electrical field and could create virtual leaks. Of course the deeper vacuum the better but i don't really need to get below 10-6 Torr to get the mean free path long enough for my chamber and the soldering is not much of a degassing problem at that pressure. The plexiglass spacers have been replaced with HDPE and I am making them as we speak. I didn't know about any other gasket besides the copper ones for the CF flange so I already bought a whole bunch! Oh well! That will be for the next project! I also didn't know about PEEK electric insolation ! That is something I'll look into today!! So you work in the nuclear field too? Sounds like you have an interesting job !! Ion source engineer ! Let me ask you this, I replaced my ion source with a small sputtering gun type of source it works great so far so you think it's a good idea? It fires at the small opening in the tube entrance so the pressure is higher on the gun side to keep it going... Anyway thanks for watching! And I really appreciate your comments ! Thanks again!!

[@georgeholt110]

Dude! So glad you weren't seriously hurt and really amped for the next part. Most of this stuff goes over my head since I'm lacking the required knowledge, but I'm fascinated by the ingenuity that people like yourself have. Even a layman such as myself cannot help feeling giddy when someone builds such awesome tech like this. Keep it up and be safe too man, huge props!

[@Neptunium]

Thank you for the encouragement! I'll do my best to not disappoint! I just need time to get parts, repair and replace but I can't wait to get back to it!!! Thanks for the support and thank you for watching!

[@paleogeology9554]

Just found your channel and truly enjoyed your video. Keep going, success is a state of mind! Its all about frequency, we are frequency. Try to see the end result in what your trying to accomplish and the set backs and struggles not as walls or defeats but rather guiding you in the right direction. If you can see the end result in anything you do and not the setbacks as obstructions its much easier to obtain that goal. I cant remember one thing I was ever successful in that I didnt first have faith id succeed and I cant remember a single time I failed at something that I didnt first have doubt in. Align your frequency with what your doing, the obstructions can now be fazed right through! Its all about prospective!

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much! part 2 is out now! much appreciated!

[@nicholaspike5656]

Glad to see you were not badly injured by the equipment failure. I honestly can't wait to see the next part of this project! Very inspiring to all us DIY science and physics experimenters! Thank you for your hard work and taking the time to document it for us to experience it with you!

[@Neptunium]

Thank you very much Nick! really appreciate the encouragement ! It may take a little while to repair and replace parts but I`ll get back on it ASAP! in the mean time , check out some of my previous work if you `d like.. Thanks for watching!

[@amateurcarolina]

I'm so impressed, you're building next level stuff in your garage, that's so inspiring!

[@Neptunium]

Thanks man! Part 2 is out ! Thanks again!

[@PackthatcameBack]

Keep working man. Your continued perseverance despite your setbacks are an inspiration to us all.

[@XanderPerezayylmao]

Incredible! I know how such a failure can be disheartening, but PLEASE continue this work, it is so important to the decentralization of public science!!! You are an inspiration and a wonder!!!

[@Neptunium]

Thanks for the encouragement! I am still working on it! Thank YOU for watching my friend!

[@Raster_Rasper]

Im sorry you got hurt, please be safe! This channel and more importantly: YOU, are precious so take your safety seriously! Also, IM ASTOUNDED by what you've managed to make, you're truly a scientist :D

[@Neptunium]

Thanks a lot ! appreciate the compliment! i`ll do my best to stay safe and not disappoint on the next video! Thanks for watching!

[@Raster_Rasper]

@@Neptunium it was a pleasure watching your video!! :D

[@HuntingTarg]

This was _OUTSTANDING_ in its depth and thoroughness. One video and I'm sold. I'm very glad I didn't quit KZbin when I planned to, ir I might not gave found your channel. See you on Patreon! You might consider upgrading your port glass to either automotive polymer glass or ballistic-rated glass like Lexan, although these are both difficult and expensive to get in custom shapes, and I wouldn't advise DIY milling them. Also, if you're keeping your rig at high vacuum for days at a time, that puts static stress on the glass and seals, which can lead to point-stress fatigue and failure, especially the cathode electromagnet mounted on top, which is an odd shape and looks made out of stock shop glass. If you have computer troubles with your square wave generator, make a fine-mesh Faraday cage for your sensitive electronics. When properly grounded it should act as an inverse waveguide, creating an 'EM null space' inside it. As long as there's no line-of-sight from your wave generator to the interior of the enclosure, and no nearby arc sources, you shouldn't experience debilitating interference. Best of success, cheers!

[@Neptunium]

All very good advice thanks! Part 2 is out now! Thanks for watching!

[@Jasonliggett69]

This is Awesome. You are Awesome. I have no idea how you’ve accrued such an amazing amount of knowledge but I appreciate it. People like you make me hopeful for the future. Way to go!!!!

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much for supporting and wanting my work! Appreciate it!

[@JulienBaut]

This is by far the most underrated channel of all time!

[@GermanMythbuster]

I can't wait to see this project continue ❤❤ I have waited so long to see someone try to build on them self. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video ❤

[@Neptunium]

Hey thank you for watching and for your kind support!!! Really appreciate it!

[@isaacmoon6739]

I haven't been able to find someone who's made a home partical accelerator at home, good work man, This makes me very happy.

[@Neptunium]

hey you know, I couldn't find anybody else either om KZbin.. maybe some website? I am sure somebody tried it at some point right! has to! Thanks for watching!

[@isaacmoon6739]

@@Neptunium I started looking when I wanted to build a cyclotron but nobody had anything, found some papers and something that resembled instructions from an MIT student.

[@Neptunium]

Weird right?..

[@Neptunium]

@@isaacmoon6739 there are these cyclotron video from a university on KZbin pretty interesting stuff .. but they have a lot more resources than myself ..

[@Ferraday]

there are tons of home accelerators, I mean michio kaku even constructed a cyclotron in highschool, but a linear one like this is very rare

[@bleblo13]

I'm a theoretical physics student and recently thought about what it would take to build a "simple" particle accelerator in a garage, now I stumble upon your video. Curious to see more progress, and hope you don't suffer another failure like the one at the end!

[@Neptunium]

very cool! Thanks for the comment! and yes i am curious too actually!

[@jchoneandonly]

I giggled when the power supply blew up. Seriously though what an absolute madlad. We need more crazies like you

[@Neptunium]

Lol! Glad I could keep you watching for this long! Thanks and happy Thanksgiving!

[@buckstarchaser2376]

It looks like that safety net grid thingy that saved your TMP would be a good addition to some of the other spots to reduce potential for damage-related setbacks. Probably a good idea to put little shard-drag screens, or see-thru "Doghouses" on the external windows and other shatterables. If there's one thing I learned during the more mischievous years of my youth, it's that the first lucky near-miss is a gift attached to a warning; so that I am grateful and never make that general mistake again.

[@duckcheeseycool1692]

Thank you for doing the things you do! But more than that thank you for allowing the world to be a part of it! You may never know if you inspire a young mind to be a great man, but the fact that there is a chance I think make the work worth it! Be blessed or be the blessing

[@Neptunium]

Thanks you so much!!!!

[@MTHOKOZISImabona-d2w]

I really respect the fact that you are willing to take risks, you have inspired me to test my HV power supply that I have built and not yet tested. i also love the way you explain science, Keep up the good work.

[@jam4live99]

This is amazing. I wish I had a buddy like you to construct crazier and crazier machines.

[@Neptunium]

Well . Thanks to KZbin and the Internet you kind of do! We didn't have that when I was growing up! Damn I feel old now ..thanks for watching!

[@BiglyWeenis]

Wow, I wish KZbin recommended your channel to me sooner. I have a massive amount of respect for anyone working with mass spectrometry or particle physics at a diy level. I've worked with a wide variety of mass spectrometers during grad school, but more on the molecular biology side. I wish I could ship you our old triple quad that's lying around somewhere, instruments like have so much potential. Take care of yourself!

[@Neptunium]

Thanks a lot man! I do have other videos/work you can check out if you`d like.. Thank for watching! and of course I would LOVE a triple quad!!!

[@axem.8338]

First-time viewer of your channel, and I am really excited to see where you go.

[@Neptunium]

Thank you! I'll do my best to not disappoint ! thanks for watching!

[@justsomeone899]

Really cool project you‘re working on, it needs a ton of knowledge to pull this off as freestyle as you do. I‘m glad nothing worse happened when the parts exploded, stay safe.

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much! Yeah I am glad it was not too bad! Still working on it now! Thanks for watching!

[@Biokemist-o3k]

New subscriber here. Great build and even better research. A few years ago myself and a couple friends embarked on similar research. We used a custom flyback and a Marx generator to get the high voltage . We were working towards ion valve technology. We went through many different gases and eventually settled on radon gas which was the last thing we ever tried as it was a huge problem for containment. The lab that we used was a friend's who did radon testing in the Teri state area. After we finished, we back filled it with concrete and he built another more commercial lab. He had all kinds of permits and things so were covered. It has been a long time and I do not know if he still does any of that work. Here in Pa we have a huge problem of radon in the country. I could be completely wrong but it looks like you are in the tribe state area also.. I am in pa. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@Neptunium]

Wow radon?? Really! No I am in Michigan. That all sounds like fun! I can't say if I am gonna succeed but I'll certainly give it my best ! Thanks for sharing your story my friend and thanks for watching!

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@Neptunium Absolutely! That is cool. I got my PhD in chemical engineering from USF and I had a girlfriend who was from Michigan and her brother went to University of Michigan. I am a bit disillusioned with the pharmaceutical industry after the plandemic so I was thinking about leaving Big Pharma. I was almost killed and nearly lost my right leg when I was run over by an F350 while riding my 1957 Harley Panhead to work. I said if I survive I am going to start doing what I love. I want to start a mobile locksmith service was well as a shop/garage that specializes in pre WW1 race cars. Right now I am getting ready to start building a 1928 Morgan MG special Brooklands edition 3 wheeler with 4 wheels. I am almost done putting together a decent machine shop. A lathe is indispensable for making the bobbins for winding high frequency high voltage flyback transformers. My best friend and I are working on a device that can connect atmospheric electricity into usable electricity. We should stay in touch my friend. I was given special transformers from my grandfather's friend Don Smith. I was able to build two devices but I gave one to a doctor friend going down to help after hurricane Sandy and it never made it back. It was stolen for the copper we believe. I made one to send to my ex fiance' who was in Puerto Rico with her family and relatives. This too was for electricity after the hurricane. These were small generators but they used parts from custom manufacturing. check out some of Don's lectures. He died which is a huge loss. Here is a link......kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWmtqHyifbGCi6ssi=Fi3hD7loqJ0XmO-u

[@mikeytrw]

Awesome man. Look forward to next episode. FYI I personally find you move very quickly between stuff, when I think you have so much more interesting info to share - I personally would love slower more in depth discussion into the problems you are solving and how you eventually resolve them :)

[@Neptunium]

I promise I`ll provide more details and go deeper on the part 2 ! Thank you for the comment and Thanks for watching!

[@chucknorris3984]

The statement of back when there was no regulation, science was able to progress really is true. And it's the regulation not on the order of safety, but greed that makes it worse. This is really something else here. Me and many others are and will definitely be excited to see the progress you make.

[@Neptunium]

Yes! Me too ! I'll do everything I can to not disappoint! Thanks for watching!

[@EvanBoyar]

Wonderful work! Please be careful, though. I had a minor accident around high pressure gradients when I was younger and not taking thr proper precautions-they're no joke and require vigilance. Consider double-walling with glass and acrylic at atmospheric pressure for safety. Also, it was amazing to see so much covered in a single video.

[@omniverideus]

Top suggestion, I hope he takes that on!

[@4doorsmoorhoors542]

You mentioned producing a high voltage, high frequency, square wave. Gas powered portable generator(produces square wave)>boost transformer(boost voltage)>Variable Frequency Drive(boost frequency?) Idk if it would work but you said nobody got back to you with any idea, thats what came to mind for me when you said what you needed. And thats how far I am into the video so far.lol This is my first time viewing one of your videos, I am impressed.

[@Neptunium]

I am not sure a gas power generator has the kick for this sort of job... A lot of very knowledgeable viewers have responded with good suggestions since the video releases.. so it's still work in progress ! Thank you for reaching out and thanks for watching my friend!

[@michaelharrison1093]

The best solution here is to use a magnetron and generate microwave RF. You design a microwave wave guide that is integrated with the accelerator rings and with this arrangement you can support really high acceleration voltages - no need for any electrical connection into the accelerator tube as you just fire a microwave beam down the accelerator tube. This is the way some of the higher energy Linacs operate

[@Neptunium]

yes that was a possibility but 2 problems came up, this is mostly used for electron acceleration and the chamber has to be precisely made. Since Magnetron generate a kind of messy signal and I am not sure they can be tuned to an exact frequency.. for such a home build project it is probably not a big deal but this is why I went with the more "primitive " drift tube. Thanks for the suggestion! and Thank you for watching ! part 2 is already out! @@michaelharrison1093

[@michaelharrison1093]

@Neptunium - a magenetron designed for microwave ovens outputs a wide RF frequency range, however there are magnetrons that have precision RF cavities that produce a narrow band RF. These precision magnetrons are used for navigation radar and for linacs. There is a degree of frequency 'tuning' available by just tuning the drive voltage that is applied to the magnatron. It is certainly one of the big challenges with a magnetron driven linac in getting the magnetron frequency turned correctly.

[@Neptunium]

I didn't know you could get a tunable magnetron! pretty cool Thanks again my friend! are you in the magnetron and/or linac business? @@michaelharrison1093

[@nathanpeterson1783]

You are awesome! A lot that is lost today is craftsmanship and the true intuition of processes gained. Your clear and honest commentary is excellent. I also think that you've done a great job thoroughly video documenting everything to catch the "excitement". Keep doing what your doing and your channel is going to grow and more importantly, you'll educate and inspire thousands!!! You got my subscription bro! Be safe, your making a difference to a lot of people.

[@Neptunium]

what a great motivation and inspiring message! Thank you so much for the support! I am just a big dreamer with crazy ideas! Thanks for watching !

[@Vindolin]

I did a silly experiment when I was a kid involving a small glass bottle and some dry ice. A piece missed my carotid artery by a few millimeters, otherwise I would be dead now. I still have pieces in my leg muscles after 35 years. I'm glad you and your furry friend escaped without any serious injuries. Glass under high pressure can be super dangerous.

[@Neptunium]

i can`t tell you how much I hate glass! i had a few mishap before this one and I try to avoid working with it any chance I get! Thanks for watching!

[@danolantern6030]

I never thought i’d hear the words “Homemade” and “Particle Accelerator” in the same sentence together and it’s not ironic.

[@Neptunium]

well. .here we are.. Thanks for watching!

[@ghosttwo2]

As soon as you mentioned 'Tesla Coil', I was reminded of the "Westinghouse Atom Smasher", a house-sized device from the 40s that did something very similar.

[@Neptunium]

Lol! Like the one in the video? Thanks for watching!

[@Wtfinc]

This was absolutely incredible. I love everything about this project! You rock!

[@Neptunium]

thank you so much! check out some of my previous work, maybe you`ll like it too!

[@SaltMineRanch]

Glad you weren't hurt bad there. Great experiment, thank you for sharing updates.

[@Juni_Dingo]

Oooh, this is an instant sub! I've been wanting to do something similar myself, but for now I severely lack the space and money needed for such a project. I'm really happy someone is seriously doing this! When it comes to the power supply, I was thinking of a solid-state (or a vacuum tube) tesla coil which can generate a pretty clean output, a spark-gap coil is ridiculously noisy as you already found out. Voltages upward of 50kV at ~1MHz are possible with such a solution. I was pretty hellbent on using protons so safety precautions (not to mention the tube length) would have to be extreme (and so would the cost >.>) I hope you can recover from the unfortunate accident, I really wanna see you succeed in this! Good luck ^w^

[@Neptunium]

Thank you! yes I was expected more serious attempt but I could not find anything on youtube either! there is a lot of very talented individuals with amazing videos, HA! time space and money! lol the big 3 obstacle to home science! very familiar with those ! thanks for watching!

[@ModerationLabs]

When I saw this on my home page, all I could say was “WHY”. But then I realized, Why not. Great video! Keep up the good work

[@Neptunium]

Lol! That's how it starts! And one day you can look back and say.. even if it didn't work I've learned so much it was worth it! Thanks for watching

[@photonik-luminescence]

Really really nice ! It sounds so complex ! Hope you get to finish it because it's a really neat experiment. The effort you put in was trumemdous. And i was happy trying to make quantum dots...

[@Neptunium]

Thank you very much for the support and kind words! much appreciated ! I really hope to get back to it ASAP! thanks for watching!

[@wiltm28]

dude, you are an absolute beast. i found your channel from an older video of you pulling mercury out of cinnabar and it was clear this is your passion and i just gotta say i'm so impressed by everything you do, you're clearly so dedicated to the science and its amazing to see. keep it up bro

[@Neptunium]

Wow! Thanks man! I am just a big dreamer you know! I appreciate the compliment thank you ! Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@EfficientEnergyTransformations]

if interested to improve your Tesla coil output, you should lean more about the the third (yes the Tesla coil did have 3 coils, not 2 as widely perceived), so called "extra" coil, Tesla was using for tuning of the power build of the entire system. A good source on that is William Beaty (amasci) . It has a wealth of information. Another truly amazing source is (of course) Tesla's "Colorado Springs Notes". I personally learned A LOT, from that book but needed to read it 3 times, as the language is of 19th sentry engineering physics and it takes time to immerse into. Also feel free to reach out to me if you think I may be of any help. Good luck with the experimentation & be careful with any electronic equipment around these marvelous devices. I burned many electronic instruments and with time moved to vacuum tube ones (especially for high power HV) no to speak that (luckily) have remote unintended numerous restart of my laptops when I operate my Tesla coil :D

[@Neptunium]

Interesting!!! Right now I am just trying to make sure It can be controlled and gives me an organized signal..but yeah eventually I would very much desire a higher output for sure!!! Thanks for that comment!!

[@Tage-Labs]

Been wanting to build one for a while - you are an inspiration. Setbacks are rough, we feel your pain. Keep going, this is great stuff.

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much for the encouragement my friend! Part 2 is already out ! so you dont even have to wait! Thanks for watching !!

[@Fractalholic]

Wow!! Now I see why I never hear you on the air anymore!!!! lol Best of luck with this endeavor! KE8WOJ

[@Neptunium]

Lol! Yes ! I have been a little busy! Thanks for watching Rick!!! I'll try to be on next Friday!!!

[@johnmakary4848]

I feel your pain sir, thank you for sticking with it and sharing the results nonetheless- you are a true scientist.

[@nuklearguy9940]

You could just take or build an high energy rf generator (like the one you showed) and pass it through a transformer (ferrite cores can work with hundreds of khz). Also great video, you are the first to try this on yt, good luck!

[@Neptunium]

You right! I thought about it but since electricity is not my strong suit I need advice from viewers ! So thank you for the feedback! And thank you for watching!

[@hodalica]

A beautiful scientific endeavor that helped me deepen my artistic research. Thanx! I hope those fellow KZbinrs who didn't want to respond to your questions will eventually see the video and learn that there are people out there who are interested in deeper things than just popularity and profit.

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your kind words! Part 2 was completed and is available! Looking back I should've contacted them directly instead of dropping a message ! They get so many, they can't read them all ! So I understand! Thanks for watching!

[@espenfredrick7996]

I’m a physics grad student and the more I watched this video the more I was like “wait, this guy actually knows his stuff.” How did you learn everything, especially working under high vacuum?

[@Neptunium]

oh thanks man! well I went to school for it and i learned other stuff along the way with different jobs, I am also curious and this is my hobby! where do you study and what is your major? thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@the-naked-sailor]

What did you study? .... and clean/organise your lab!

[@DhirajKumar-ph4tv]

You don't need big youtubers by your side ....also we are all enough to promote the algorithm

[@Neptunium]

You are so right! I was just looking for some help with what I knew but it looks like this video has gotten enough interest some viewers have offered to help with advices and parts! So I can`t wait to get back to it ! hopefully soon! Tanks for watching

[@DhirajKumar-ph4tv]

Amazing 😍❤️❤️

[@jeppekjer6138]

You know this is a seriously impressive project, when building a tesla coil is just a 30 second mention mid-video.

[@Neptunium]

lol! yes I admit it.. You can make an entire video about the tesla coil alone! Thanks for watching!

[@nochjemand]

Dude, that is an impressive amount of thought and work put into that project! First time stumbling upon a video of yours, instantly knowing that im a regular viewer now, thank you!

[@Neptunium]

Thanks ! Glad you like it !

[@innovationtalk3734]

Damn, it would be awesome if you got some response from other creators. I wish you luck. I recommend you try building a larger platform and community like them, you have a lot of potential! Your channel is honestly really underrated, and I don't know how it's not super popular. Keep going!

[@Neptunium]

This is one of the best encouraging comment! You know, I never really participate in community platform but this may change ! Thank you for the suggestion and support! Cant wait to get parts and get back to work! Thanks for watching!

[@plazmaguy13yago9]

i feel like this channel will take off in the near future keep it on youve reached the algorithem!

[@Neptunium]

Thanks! I hope I can keep up!

[@vaclavzajac214]

Amazing video as always, have you considered using a microwave transformer? That's probably the easiest way to get high voltage and frequency. As for the energy measurement, you can put a magnet near the beam and measure the deflection.

[@Neptunium]

Excellent suggestion! The microwave transformer is not tunable to whatever frequency I want ... But it can give me higher voltage your right! The deflection magnet is an idea I came across a little while ago and I still have to investigate it. If I decide to go with it (or not) remind me to recognize you for your suggestion! Thanks for watching!!!

[@Juni_Dingo]

I don't think a microwave oven transformer would be very useful. We're talking about frequencies of ~200-300kHz, the iron core of the transformer would be incredibly lossy. Maybe a transformer from an inverter microwave with a ferrite core could work, but it's still a very high frequency (these operate at closer to 20-50kHz)

[@AlexJoneses]

Nobody can say they have a particle accelerator in their garage, dont be thinking that any of this video was boring! Cannot wait for part 2!

[@Neptunium]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@celinedieve8701]

Steins;gate stuff getting real

[@ElPsyCongroo.]

Wouldnt be surprised if some people that makes things like this are inspired by steins;gate, its what inspired me to start too. Although i dont have the budget to make things like this, just x rays.

[@celinedieve8701]

@@ElPsyCongroo. Thats great. Imho most expensive things are the tools to fabricate these, raw materials are pretty easy to get on hand, even more if its scrap. Hopefully some years later stuff we need could be more affordable, even better if people could make their own microchips or even percise machinery for their projects.

[@ElPsyCongroo.]

@celinedieve8701 exactly, it's surprisingly easy to make hundreds of kilovolts either AC or DC, what's actually hard is to make for example a good vacuum, necessary tools, or depending where you live even basic electronics components for more complex circuits. For example, I made a tesla coil that generates between 150kv and 170kv with just random trash I found in my garage, but when I went to buy some resistors for a ZVS circuit i found out they dont sell them in my country. At least it forces you to be creative in whatever you are building, but hopefully someday things will be easier to get and more hobbyists can make great stuff like in this video, if science was more accessible to normal people there's no doubt there would be more discoveries.

[@future_physicist]

thats what i immediately thougth. he is the mad scientist for sure. and its great seeing ppl who know steins gate and also into science.

[@future_physicist]

thats so awesome, i wish i could do anything as half as yours, but unfortanetly i live in an apartment and im not creative enough or have the techincal knowlage to do anything. but i hope in the upcoming years i will be able to do so. good luck on your projects el.psy.congroo. @@ElPsyCongroo.

[@lordsqueak]

What a ride. From the peaks of nobel prize winners to a crash landing in your garage. I wanna see more ♥

[@tape_os]

do you have a pressure release valve on your high pressure chamber? that should stop similar accidents from happening. overall a great video and i'm excited to see how this goes!

[@karmatik9626]

Just wow. This guy is about three KZbin videos away from beating China in creating a sustained nuclear fusion and ending all oil wars all by himself. Np, this was the first vid I watched on your channel and didn't need to see anything else to subscribe. Keep up the great work, brother, and best of luck in completing the project. Much love and respect from Istanbul, Turkiye!

[@Neptunium]

Turkey! Awesome! Welcome and thanks for watching my friend! The part 2 is out now! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@the_runofff]

I love how you present the arc of scientific history in the intro! its so inspiring

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much!

[@phillybruhhh7344]

I enjoy hearing explanations from passionate people. Very nice sir

[@Neptunium]

Very much appreciated! Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@josephhayes6071]

Build on your failures, this is good work. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@Klonothan]

I've recently started exploring physics and recently started exploring radio frequencies through SDRs and this guy suddenly shows up showing all the cool things you can do with both. Instant subscribe!

[@sethbracken]

So glad I found this excited for the journey.

[@Woreec]

Very good video! i didnt expect someone to build a particle accelerator here on youtube if im honest, but im so here for it!

[@james-2540]

I have no word... amazing work!

[@ismayonnaiseaninstrument8700]

I envy your resolve and dedication, especially considering you even got seriously injured in the process. That might’ve scared me off, but you’re cut from a different cloth. Since you haven’t let the setbacks stop you, godspeed and good results, man.

[@Neptunium]

Yeah best to not think about it too much and keep going! I am waiting for parts for repair and I am right back at it! Thanks for watching!

[@homerosouza2353]

I feel like I've just disovered a hidden gem, what an amazing video and channel.

[@Neptunium]

Thank you so much!

[@DrenKillfree]

Sir, I cannot begin to describe how stoked I am to follow your progress

[@Neptunium]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! And happy Thanksgiving!

[@DrenKillfree]

You as well, this is definitely my go to for a quick primer on atomic science from now on

[@glasslinger]

Total accident found your video! Great project! I was not aware that the sectors would be so short. The accelerator I saw had sectors about a foot long and the whole thing was about ten feet long. The supports were simple tungsten rods sealed into the glass of the main housing tube. (pyrex) Beats me how they fastened the sectors to them down inside the length! I suspect set screw collars and a long allen wrench. These were made of pyrex glass tubing about 3 inches in diameter and were sold to universities. (I tried to find the old advertisements but no luck. It was 40 years ago.) As for the water problem, you only have to heat to 140F (not C) to break the water from the surface. (at 1 torr or less vacuum) I suspect your heating the system to 120C (250F!) was possibly the cause of your fail. To have such a pressure wave it had to be the window. When you replace the glass in the window, use tempered glass, or make it a bit thicker. And place a Plexiglas sheet over the outside so that if it shatters the pressure bleedup will be slow and not a shock wave. Losing your RGA was a real bummer! See my channel for a lot of tube making and vacuum work. I have real world experience and am available for advice any time. Good luck on it!

[@Neptunium]

Oh yes I've seen your chanel before! Great stuff there too! The glass spacer was suggested and I think is a great idea! I will have to find a manufacturer... Either glass or ceramic. Either way I'll change the design a bit to include more holes to allow air (gas) to circulate at low pressure better. Love the plexiglass idea on the view port! Thanks ! I have a replacement for the quadrupole but it's a real loss your right... Thanks for watching!!!

[@beautifulsmall]

Respect. I tried to make an electron microscope 10+yrs ago when I worked at a company that made HD CRT's using the electron gun, probably rare now but I know the mountain of vacuum and you have done so much more. I had to give up at the time with a new family but love to see your efforts. Made a ring motor recently and have to laugh at the so-called cyclotron ring accelerators that are nothing of the sort so really pleased to see you doing real science. Never had a HV generator but if the test is short enough and everything can be synchronized can capacitor potentials be enough to give a stable supply for just a few 100ms then re-charged with a noisy supply. Those Brandenburg etc are so expensive, but then is all UHV kit. Does the plexiglass not outgass ? Memory of nickle plating helps, maybe on the copper. As an old RF guy said to me, If it was easy , everyone would do it in their garage. Inspiring.

[@Neptunium]

Really like your comment! I didn't see any outgassing on the RGA but I've taken the opportunity to re-design the spacers and probably will end up using ceramic or alumina . Hey the noisy HV and caps is a very good idea! I don't have to have a continuous supply of ions a burst would be fine! It might end up being just that! Thanks for watching my friend! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@matthewnardin7304]

Classic garage jank particle acceleration. Sign me up! But for real, and I say this with love in my heart, you gotta clean that workspace up a bit. Just a little though. We can't lose brilliant people like you.

[@Neptunium]

Thanks ! You got it!

[@Minecraftgamers567]

youll be okay man you got it. really glad that youre still safe. Don't the failure stop you, you got this bro I love the work.

[@Neptunium]

Thanks I am trying to get back to it ASAP! Just need a few parts too repair and replace but I am not giving up! Thanks for watching

[@Hiatus-Humanus]

Keep going, I have GOT to see how this turns out, I've had ideas on something like this for years and just started tracking down the electronics, I get the feeling your journey in this will answer a LOT of questions and potentially save me some dangerous and costly mistakes, I appreciate it. Please tell us all the things.

[@Neptunium]

Yes sir! Part 2 is out ! Thanks for watching!

[@ericlotze7724]

Mechanical Shielding, whenever possible, and where the risky process can not be eliminated in of itself, is a good plan for safety going forward. Essentially just something like Mythbusters did in the day, a sort of Plexiglass Shield to watch things behind, if not even a little “control room-cubicle” of sorts. If you can’t do that due to cost constraints PPE can’t hurt! That’s just my *minor* “safety snob” idea. Either way amazing project, and keep up the great work!

[@Neptunium]

Awesome! Thanks for the advice my man! Thanks for watching and happy new year!

[@ericlotze7724]

@@Neptunium yeah happy new year! One other idea on the note of the new video i forgot to add: Can Chain Link Fencing, “Chicken Wire”, a “Tomato Cage”, or even “Expanded Metal” or other Hardware Store materials be used to make a sufficient Faraday Cage? More durable/easier to work with than Metal Foil, but may still work?