Particle physics -- The collision of two Beta particles....

In summary, if two beta particles, which can be positrons or electrons, were to collide with each other, they would undergo electron scattering under coulomb repulsion. This is similar to what happens in a discharge tube and the results may depend on the energy at which the particles are traveling. Experiments at CERN have shown that electron-positron collisions are more interesting and have provided high-precision measurements, while electron-electron or positron-positron collisions may only offer specialized searches.
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I would likr to know what would happen if two beta particles were too collide with each other
 
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Abdulaahad said:
I would likr to know what would happen if two beta particles were too collide with each other

what is the physical situation?

you have beta particles...but they are electrons so what happens when two electrons face each other...electron scattering under coulomb repulsion...the same which in a set up like discharge tube phenomena ...at what energy your particles are ? that may tell you something more. try to think over it.
 
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At low energies scattering is the only option. At higher energies there are more complex processes possible.
 
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drvrm said:
what is the physical situation?

you have beta particles...but they are electrons so what happens when two electrons face each other...electron scattering under coulomb repulsion...the same which in a set up like discharge tube phenomena ...at what energy your particles are ? that may tell you something more. try to think over it.
s that's true but would the same thing happen if they were traveling at the speed of light
 
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Abdulaahad said:
s that's true but would the same thing happen if they were traveling at the speed of light
Things with mass cannot travel at the speed of light. Very close to that is fine.

Electron-positron collisions are typically more interesting than electron-electron collisions.
 
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Abdulaahad said:
Thanks for the booklet but have did they try to CREM on different elements

Did you read the "booklet"?
 
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mfb said:
Electron-positron collisions are typically more interesting than electron-electron collisions.
same charge electrons would be fun (eg. double charged Higgs bosons), though I don't think anyone would offer billions of dollars per year so that we can collide electrons in search of that particular thing...

Abdulaahad said:
I would likr to know what would happen if two beta particles were too collide with each other
beta particles can be positrons or electrons, what exactly are you referring to? electron-positron high-energy collisions have and are still offering us high-precision measurements. electron-electron or positron-positron would indeed be boring but for very specialized searches. Though at low-energies the e+e- for example can scatter or annihilate, the e-e- and e+e+ will only scatter.
 

What is particle physics?

Particle physics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of subatomic particles, which are the building blocks of matter.

What is a Beta particle?

Beta particles are high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons that are emitted from the nucleus of an atom during radioactive decay.

What happens when two Beta particles collide?

When two Beta particles collide, they can either scatter off each other or annihilate, depending on their energy and charge. This interaction can produce new particles or change the direction and energy of the original particles.

Why is studying the collision of Beta particles important?

Studying the collision of Beta particles can provide insights into the fundamental forces and interactions of the universe. It can also help us understand the properties of matter and the origin of the universe.

How is the collision of Beta particles studied?

The collision of Beta particles is studied using particle accelerators, which accelerate the particles to high energies and collide them in controlled environments. The resulting particles and their interactions are then observed and analyzed by scientists.

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