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Does a particle annihilate only with its corresponding antiparticle,or with any anti particle?Also,as a photon is its own antiparticle,when one photon collides with another, they should annihilate,shouldn't they?
Particle annihilation is a process in which a particle and its corresponding antiparticle collide and are converted into energy, typically in the form of photons.
No, a particle can only annihilate with its corresponding antiparticle. This is due to the fact that particles and antiparticles have opposite charges and other quantum properties, and can only interact with their specific counterparts.
The energy produced during particle annihilation is typically released in the form of photons, which are particles of light. These photons can then be absorbed by other particles or travel through space.
Particle annihilation is not a common occurrence in everyday life, as it requires specific conditions and particles to be present. However, it is a common process in high-energy physics experiments and is also observed in natural phenomena such as cosmic rays.
No, particle annihilation is an irreversible process. Once a particle and its antiparticle collide and are converted into energy, they cannot be recreated. This is due to the law of conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.