surfatron

== English == === Etymology === From surf +‎ -tron, from the observation that the device causes an electron to ride wave crests of electric field to pick up speed as a surfer rides ocean wave crests. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsɜː.fəˌtɹɒn/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɝ.fəˌtɹɑn/ === Noun === surfatron (plural surfatrons) An electron accelerator that works on the principle of plasma acceleration.