High energy e- e- scattering, ratio inelastic/elastic cross-sections?

In summary, high energy e-e- scattering is a type of particle interaction involving the collision of two high-energy electrons. The ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections in this process is a measure of the likelihood of an inelastic or elastic event occurring, determined experimentally by measuring the number of events and calculating the ratio. Several factors can affect this ratio, and it is important in high energy e-e- scattering as it provides insight into particle properties and interactions, and contributes to the development of new models in particle physics.
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If we were to scatter high energy (say E>>m_e) electrons off each other is there a hand wavy argument to come up with a rough estimate for the ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections?

Would the dominate inelastic collision between two high energy electrons result in a single photon emitted?

Thanks for any help!
 
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1. What is high energy e-e- scattering?

High energy e-e- scattering is a type of particle interaction that involves the collision of two high-energy electrons. This process can occur in particle accelerators or in nature, such as in cosmic rays.

2. What is the ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections in high energy e-e- scattering?

The ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections in high energy e-e- scattering is a measure of the likelihood of an inelastic process (electron scattering and producing other particles) versus an elastic process (electron scattering without producing other particles) occurring.

3. How is the ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections determined?

The ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections is determined experimentally by measuring the number of inelastic and elastic events in a high energy e-e- scattering experiment and calculating the ratio between them.

4. What factors affect the ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections in high energy e-e- scattering?

Several factors can affect the ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections in high energy e-e- scattering, including the energy of the colliding electrons, the angle of collision, and the nature of the target material.

5. Why is the ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections important in high energy e-e- scattering?

The ratio of inelastic to elastic cross-sections is important in high energy e-e- scattering because it provides insight into the underlying properties of particles and their interactions. It can also help validate existing theories and contribute to the development of new models in particle physics.

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