Do Particle-Antiparticle Annihilations Emit Detectable X-rays in Space?

In summary, the universe does not create particles and antiparticles every time by giving energy to do so. The energy comes from the Uncertainty principle. When they are coupled, there must be radiate x-rays, but they are not real. The universe creates particles and antiparticles by hosting an uncertainty principle.
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We know that the universe creates particles and antiparticles every time.I know that it's happens by uncertainty principle.I want to know, when the universe creates them, the universe gives a energy to create this particles.But when they coupled there must be radiate x-rays.My question is,
Is it happens somewhere in the universe (can we see this x-rays ?) or when they coupled, Is the mass returns energy and the universe absorbs this energy ?
 
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We know that the universe creates particles and antiparticles every time.
That is a problematic model, and it is not related to the uncertainty principle.
I want to know, when the universe creates them, the universe gives a energy to create this particles.
It does not, the total energy is 0.
But when they coupled there must be radiate x-rays.
They do not.
 
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Hawking Radiation's foundation is this imaginary particles
 
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Virtual particle/antiparticle pairs are a model to visualize the result of the calculations.
 
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PhyHunter said:
Hawking Radiation's foundation is this imaginary particles
Yes, as mfb says, there isn't a single whiff of virtual particles in Hawking's calculation, either in the math or the physics. The picture based on virtual particles is a popularization designed to assist in visualizing the physics, but it is not rigorously informed by the calculation.
 
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mfb said:
That is a problematic model, and it is not related to the uncertainty principle.

I think its not a problematic model, the virtual particle pairs theory must be true. But you are right, the total energy must be zero.And there will be never x-rays or something.
 
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PhyHunter said:
I think its not a problematic model, the virtual particle pairs theory must be true.
Why must it be true?
 
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There is no "virtual particle pairs theory". There is quantum field theory, which has fields as fundamental elements. For weak interactions (like the electromagnetic interaction), it is possible to approximate the action of fields with perturbation theory, and virtual particles are a method to visualize those perturbations.
Those particles are called "virtual" for a good reason. It does not make sense to say "see: there was a virtual particle pair right now!"
 
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The universe can't be real "empty" because that time the electromagnetic field or another fields value and the rate of change over time must be exactly zero. And we know, it can't be possible so Fields value and the rate of change over time like a particles location and momentum.And it is like a uncertainty principle.Field value must be hosted uncertanity.And it happens create virtual particle pairs in the universe.
 

1. How does the universe create particles?

The universe creates particles through a process known as quantum fluctuation. This occurs when energy is spontaneously converted into matter and antimatter, resulting in the creation of subatomic particles.

2. What is the significance of the universe creating particles?

The creation of particles is essential for the formation of matter and the existence of our universe. Without this process, the universe would consist only of radiation and energy, and complex structures such as stars and planets would not be possible.

3. Can we observe the universe creating particles?

While we cannot directly observe the process of quantum fluctuation, we can indirectly observe its effects through experiments and observations in particle physics and cosmology.

4. How do scientists study the creation of particles in the universe?

Scientists use particle accelerators and telescopes to study the properties and behavior of particles created in the universe. They also use mathematical models and simulations to understand the processes involved in particle creation.

5. Is the creation of particles a continuous process in the universe?

Yes, the creation of particles is an ongoing process in the universe. As long as there is energy present, particles will continue to be created through quantum fluctuation.

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