Please re-post in the Homework Help, Introductory Physics forum, and fill out the Homework Help Template you are provided there. This includes sections on the Relevant Equations and your Attempt at a Solution.Nick tringali said:Is this in the correct section?
Can a moderator please move this to the homework section, i put this in the wrong section
Electrons and positrons are both types of subatomic particles. Electrons have a negative charge and are found in atoms, while positrons have a positive charge and are the antiparticles of electrons.
When an electron and a positron meet, they annihilate each other and release energy in the form of gamma rays. This process is known as pair annihilation.
During pair annihilation, the total mass of the electron and positron is converted into energy according to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2.
Yes, pair annihilation can occur in nature. In fact, it is a common process in high-energy particle physics, as well as in astrophysics, where high-energy particles collide and produce gamma rays.
Pair annihilation has several practical applications, such as in positron emission tomography (PET) scans, where positrons are produced and annihilated in the body to create images of tissues and organs. It is also being researched as a potential source of energy through matter-antimatter reactions.