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Does anyone know how to solve a pair annihilation problem ( positron and electron), for the energy of the resulting particles, in this case photons?
Pair annihilation is a process in particle physics where a particle and its antiparticle collide and mutually annihilate, producing energy in the form of photons or other particles.
Pair annihilation occurs when a particle and its antiparticle come into close proximity and interact through the strong, weak, or electromagnetic force. This results in the conversion of their masses into energy, according to Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2.
Pair annihilation is a fundamental process in particle physics that helps us understand the nature of matter and antimatter. It is also a crucial phenomenon in high energy particle collisions, such as those that occur in particle accelerators.
Yes, pair annihilation can occur between any particle and its antiparticle as long as they have the same mass and opposite charge. This includes particles such as electrons and positrons, protons and antiprotons, and quarks and antiquarks.
While pair annihilation is mainly studied in the context of theoretical and experimental particle physics, it also has some practical applications. For example, positron emission tomography (PET) uses the annihilation of positrons and electrons to produce images of the body's internal structure.