Electron Capture in Pair Production

[babemagnetics]

During electron-positron pair production, does electron capture always happen?

Gracias

 

[Drakkith]

I doubt it. If the velocity is high enough after production then I don't think the electron would be captured usually. I'm not that knowledgeable on this, so don't take my word for it though.

 

[babemagnetics]

I was thinking the same thing. Could someone confirm this please?

Gracias

 

[mathman]

After pair production, the electron and positron will both fly off. Eventually the electron will slow down while the positron will be annihilated.

 

[babemagnetics]

Gracias sir.