How Can a Dineutron Be Produced?

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In summary, a dineutron is a hypothetical particle consisting of two neutrons that may exist temporarily in nuclear reactions involving helium-3. However, it is not a stable particle due to the Pauli exclusion principle. While it is not currently bound, the possibility of a bound state cannot be ruled out.
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I am reading wikipedia term"dineutron" but i can not understand this sentence in red.

A dineutron is a hypothetical particle consisting of two neutrons that was suggested to have a transitory existence in nuclear reactions produced by helions that result in the formation of a proton and a nucleus having the same atomic number as the target nucleus but a mass number two units greater

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dineutron
helion=He-3

what is the reaction formula ? Thank you!
 
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I'm not sure what this means, and since anyone can edit Wikipedia, all sorts of nonsense can be found there.

That said, it's known that there is no dineutron. It's not bound.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
I'm not sure what this means, and since anyone can edit Wikipedia, all sorts of nonsense can be found there.

That said, it's known that there is no dineutron. It's not bound.

Dineutron is nucleus which consist of two neutrons. Something like that don't exist in nature because Pauli exclusive principe rules!
 
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Petar Mali said:
Something like that don't exist in nature because Pauli exclusive principe rules!

Not true. Oddly, you're the second person who has argued that the PEP precludes binding of two identical particles; I wonder if some textbook has it wrong or presents it in a confusing way. One can have a bound state of identical particles so long as no two particles are in the same state (strictly speaking, the entire wavefunction needs to be antisymmetric). The dineutron isn't bound, but that's not the same as saying it can't be bound.
 

1. How can dineutrons be produced in a laboratory?

Dineutrons are typically produced in a laboratory through the use of high-energy particle accelerators, which can create the necessary conditions for the formation of dineutrons.

2. Can dineutrons be produced naturally?

No, dineutrons are not stable and cannot be found in nature. They are only produced in laboratory settings with the use of specialized equipment.

3. What is the process for producing dineutrons?

The process for producing dineutrons involves accelerating high-energy particles, such as protons or deuterons, and colliding them with a target material. The resulting nuclear reactions can lead to the formation of dineutrons.

4. What is the purpose of producing dineutrons?

Dineutrons are of interest to researchers studying nuclear physics and nucleosynthesis, as well as those developing new nuclear technologies. They can also help us better understand the properties of neutron-rich nuclei.

5. Are there any potential risks associated with producing dineutrons?

As with any experimental research involving high-energy particles, there are potential risks associated with producing dineutrons. These risks are carefully managed and monitored by trained scientists and technicians to ensure the safety of both the researchers and the surrounding environment.

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