E- p+ collision product energies

In summary, the conversation discusses the energy distribution of particles in an electron-proton collision, specifically the neutron and neutrino. The higher the energy of the proton or electron used, the higher the energy of the resulting collision products, including the neutrino. However, this only applies to events where a neutrino is emitted, not other types of interactions. In the center of mass frame, the lighter and heavier particles have equal and opposite momentum. In the lab frame, there may be a broader distribution of energies for both products.
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Greetings! This is probably the most simplest of questions but I wanted to ask that which particle carries most of the energy of an electron-proton collision (as in p + e− → n + νe), the neutron or the neutrino? What happens if we use a higher energy proton or electron? For example we use electrons of sufficient energy (ie. 3GeV), will the resulting collision products contain higher energy neutrinos(with energies in GeV range) or not?

Edit: I'm only interested in an event in which a neutrino is emitted not in delta baryon resonances, bremsstrahlung radiation, pair production etc.
 
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In the center of mass frame they have to carry opposite momentum. At the same momentum, how does the energy of lighter and heavier particles compare?

In the lab frame things can be different in general, and you will get a broad distribution of energies for both products if your lab frame is not the center of mass frame.
 

1. What is an E-p+ collision?

An E-p+ collision is a type of particle collision that occurs between an electron (E) and a positively charged particle (p+). These collisions can happen in particle accelerators or in natural phenomena such as cosmic rays.

2. How are the energies of E-p+ collision products determined?

The energies of E-p+ collision products are determined by measuring the momenta and velocities of the particles before and after the collision. Using these values and the laws of conservation of energy and momentum, the energies of the products can be calculated.

3. What factors affect the energies of E-p+ collision products?

The energies of E-p+ collision products can be affected by a variety of factors, including the initial energies and velocities of the colliding particles, the masses of the particles, and any external forces or fields acting on the particles during the collision.

4. How do E-p+ collision energies relate to particle interactions and the creation of new particles?

E-p+ collisions can result in the creation of new particles through the conversion of energy into mass. The energies of the collision products can determine the types of particles that are created and their properties, such as mass and charge.

5. How are E-p+ collision energies used in scientific research and discoveries?

E-p+ collision energies are used in a variety of scientific research and discoveries, including the study of fundamental particles and their interactions, the exploration of the nature of matter and energy, and the development of new technologies such as medical imaging and particle accelerators.

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