Some nuclei are more resistant to pair production because they have a higher binding energy, meaning that the protons and neutrons are held together more tightly. This makes it more difficult for high-energy photons to convert into particle-antiparticle pairs within the nucleus.
The resistance of a nucleus to pair production is primarily determined by its atomic number and mass number. Nuclei with higher atomic numbers and larger mass numbers tend to have stronger binding energies and are therefore more resistant to pair production.
The strong nuclear force is responsible for holding the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. Nuclei with stronger binding energies have a stronger strong nuclear force, making them more resistant to pair production. The strong nuclear force also helps to repel any additional particles that may be produced during pair production, further increasing the resistance.
No, the resistance of a nucleus to pair production is a fundamental property of that nucleus and cannot be changed over time. However, the resistance of a nucleus can vary depending on its energy state and the energy of the incoming photons.
No, the resistance of nuclei to pair production can vary greatly. Nuclei with low atomic numbers and smaller mass numbers tend to have weaker binding energies and are therefore more susceptible to pair production. Additionally, the resistance of a nucleus can also depend on the type and energy of the incoming photons.