sruthisupriya Messages 33 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Nov 30, 2005 #1 when E is converted into matter,particle-anti particle pair is created. now, my doubt is, when this happens whether only a specific antiparticle can be created for a particle?
when E is converted into matter,particle-anti particle pair is created. now, my doubt is, when this happens whether only a specific antiparticle can be created for a particle?
HallsofIvy Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 42,895 Reaction score 983 Nov 30, 2005 #2 Yes, each particle has its specific anti-particle. matter can be created from energy only by producing a particle and its specific anti-particle.
Yes, each particle has its specific anti-particle. matter can be created from energy only by producing a particle and its specific anti-particle.
BananaMan Messages 40 Reaction score 0 Nov 30, 2005 #3 as already said, only one anti-particle for each particle which has the same properties but opposite charge e.g. positron
as already said, only one anti-particle for each particle which has the same properties but opposite charge e.g. positron
sruthisupriya Messages 33 Reaction score 0 Nov 30, 2005 #4 thanks. Sorry for the silly doubt.It is just that my teacher said a different thing and i got all jittery.
thanks. Sorry for the silly doubt.It is just that my teacher said a different thing and i got all jittery.