At the present time, there are about 40 thousand particle accelerators in the world. The present review article describes their role in various realms of human activities, including industry, fundamental science, and medicine. Data presented in various sources, such as scientific articles and reports and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) publications, over the past fifty years are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the importance of nuclear-physics methods for medicine.
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