How to detect nteraction between two massless particles?

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Detecting interaction between two massless particles, specifically photons, is a challenging endeavor due to the extremely weak nature of photon-photon scattering. The discussion highlights that while direct interaction measurement is difficult, one can observe energy differences between interacting photons. Delbruck scattering is mentioned as a relevant phenomenon in this context, providing a theoretical framework for understanding such interactions.

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What equipment one can use to detect interaction between two massless particles, such a photons? Is that even possible?
If it is possible, I guess the only thing that one will be able to measure is the difference in energy between particles.
 
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mangothode said:
What equipment one can use to detect interaction between two massless particles, such a photons? Is that even possible?

Photon-photon scattering is an extremely weak effect.
Look up "Delbruck scattering"...
 

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