Photons and particle interaction

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The discussion centers on the interaction of photons and particles with matter in environments devoid of electrons, hypothesizing that traditional effects such as Compton scattering, photoelectric effect, pair production, and ionization would not occur. Instead, the focus shifts to nuclear fission or fusion as potential interactions. Participants reference the conditions shortly after the Big Bang, where particles existed without electrons due to extreme energy levels. Additionally, the potential use of excited states of nuclides, specifically Hf-172, as an energy source is mentioned.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of photon interactions in physics
  • Knowledge of nuclear fission and fusion processes
  • Familiarity with particle physics concepts
  • Basic comprehension of excited nuclear states
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the implications of photon interactions in electron-less environments
  • Study nuclear fission and fusion mechanisms in detail
  • Explore the properties and applications of Hf-172 in energy production
  • Investigate the conditions of the universe shortly after the Big Bang
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Physicists, nuclear engineers, and anyone interested in the fundamental interactions of particles and photons in extreme conditions.

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I wonder how the radiation will interact with matter on a hypothetical place where the atoms have no electrons. Will the photons and particles will interact with matter to produce any effects like that on earth.

I don't think there will be any compton effect, photoelctric effect, pair production, ionization etc. Only effect i could think of is nuclear fission or fusion.
Anyone else has any thoughts on this ?
 
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I'm pretty sure that momments after the Big Bang, there were particles without electrons, do to the extremely high amount of energy. Maybe read some books on that, or conduct a query on google.

Paden Roder
 
Some nuclides have excited states. There has been some discussion about Hf-172 being used as an energy source this way.
 

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