Deuterium + Antideuterium Annihilation

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The discussion focuses on the annihilation reaction between deuterium and antideuterium, specifically the energy release and by-products generated from this interaction. Key mechanisms identified include the annihilation of the associated leptons (electron and positron) and the interaction of the nucleons (protons and neutrons) from both matter and antimatter. The challenges of producing and storing antideuterium are noted, along with the expectation of numerous pions and other particles as by-products of the reaction. The need for simulation software to model these reactions is also highlighted.

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Does anyone have a reference for the details of energy and by-products produced in an annihilation reaction of a matter deuterium atom [np]e- with anti-matter antideuterium atom [p^{\overline{}}n^{\overline{}}]e+ (note: is there a better Latex code for putting bar to show antimatter ?)

As I understand the situation energy would be released two basic ways:

1. Interaction of the two leptons e-(electron) and e+ (positron) associated with the proton p and antiproton p^{\overline{}}

2. Interaction of the four nucleons (p,p^{\overline{}},n,n^{\overline{}}) associated with the two atoms, one matter [np] the other antimatter [p^{\overline{}}n^{\overline{}}].

I am interested in the details, all the predicted steps such a reaction would take. Thank you
 
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I don't think this annihilation reaction was ever studied - it is hard to produce significant amounts of antideuterium, and this is so hot that only a tiny fraction could be cooled and stored. And then you still have to add a positron.

As for all baryon/antibaryon annihilations, I would expect many pions, sometimes together with [a proton or a neutron] and [an antiproton or an antineutron]. The leptons could annihilate, too, but I don't think they have to.

I am sure there is software to simulate that.
 

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