Does a positron absorb a Photon?

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A positron absorbs a photon in the same manner as an electron. When a positron interacts with a photon, it experiences an increase in energy, similar to the energy absorption process of an electron. This interaction confirms that the fundamental principles governing photon absorption apply equally to both particles.

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Does a positron absorb a photon like an electron does? When an electron absorbs a photon it increases in energy, but does that happen for a positron? Thanks.
 
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Yup, happens in the exact same way.
 
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