Can electrons be accelerated in a cyclotron? In what regard does a cyclotron used for electrons differ from one used for protons, if the magnetic field is the same?
Yes, any charged particle could be accelerated in a cyclotron. In a given magnetic field, a cyclotron used for electrons would operate at higher frequency (higher by the proton–electron mass ratio). Also, the electrons circulate in the opposite sense to protons (since the magnetic force is in the opposite direction for negative charges).