E-p Pair creation without nuclear collision?

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The discussion centers on the theoretical possibility of creating electron-positron (e-p) pairs through field interactions rather than through high-energy collisions of atomic nuclei. It highlights that photon collisions can produce e-p pairs, as well as the potential for very small black holes to generate e-p pairs via Hawking radiation. The concept of extracting particles from the vacuum is also mentioned, emphasizing the innovative nature of these theoretical approaches.

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Can an e-p pair be created simply from field interactions rather than brute force collisions of atomic nuclei?
 
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Creating e's and p's

In theory, you could collide two photons and get an e (and an anti-e) and also a p (and an anti-p). But that’s probably not what you meant.
Also in theory, a vey small black hole can create e’s and p’s via Hawking radiation. “Rip em right out of the vacuum”, according to some popularizations.

Jim
 

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