How are anti-protons created? Where do they come from?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the creation of anti-protons, exploring their sources and production methods, particularly in the context of particle accelerators. Participants express varying levels of knowledge and inquiry regarding the topic.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses understanding of positron creation but seeks information specifically about anti-proton production, suggesting a personal theory that aligns with known methods in particle accelerators.
  • Another participant points out the abundance of online resources related to anti-protons, specifically mentioning a link to a source that may contain extensive information.
  • A third participant indicates difficulty in finding satisfactory answers despite searching for information.
  • A later reply emphasizes that personal theories may not be valid without a foundational understanding of anti-proton production and stresses the importance of asking specific questions to receive help.
  • Another participant reiterates the need for specific inquiries, suggesting that without them, the discussion cannot progress effectively.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the creation of anti-protons, with some expressing frustration over the lack of specific questions and others attempting to share resources. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the details of anti-proton production.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the absence of detailed explanations about anti-proton production methods and the reliance on external resources that may not fully address the participants' inquiries.

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I understand how positrons are created, contained, etc. But everytime I try to research how anti-protons are created, they just talk about positrons. I do, probably have a theory as to how they are created, if none exists. I know they are created in particle accelerators, which is consistent with my theory. Thank you.
 
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Googling "antiproton source" yields 180,000 hits. The third link is http://pbar.fnal.gov/ where you can download the "rookie book", which will have more information than you can possibly use.
 
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Hmmmm, I wasn't able to find my answer there.
 
First, let's dispense with the obvious. Personal theories are against PF rules, and besides, if you don't know anything about antiproton production, any theories you develop about antiproton production are going to be wrong.

Second, if you have a specific question in mind and do not ask it, nor even Google it, you're not going to get an answer.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Second, if you have a specific question in mind and do not ask it, nor even Google it, you're not going to get an answer.
Indeed, if you do not have a specific question, there is nothing much we can do to help.

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