what would happen to you if you stood inside the particle accelerator when it is switched on?

Question: what would happen to you if you stood inside the particle accelerator when it is switched on?
- Keywords:
  accelerator,
  particle
Asked by cdtbg123 to Gary on 25 Jun 2013.
- Gary Boorman answered on 25 Jun 2013:
  
  It depends where you are – there are safety procedures to keep you out of dangerous areas and stop you being hurt. But if you did stand in an accelerator you would get a dose of radiation – a little raises your risk of getting ill (usually cancer), a large dose and that’s it!

Question: what would happen to you if you stood inside the particle accelerator when it is switched on?