If matter = Energy, and matter can be turned into energy

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The discussion confirms that energy can be converted into matter, specifically through processes such as pair production and particle collisions. Particle colliders, which require increased energy levels to create heavier particles, exemplify this phenomenon. The conversion is represented by the equation where two photons collide to produce an electron and a positron. This highlights the fundamental relationship between energy and matter in particle physics.

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Is there any information available on the possibility of reversing that process?

Simplified: Can you turn energy into matter?
 
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Temporarily Blah said:
Is there any information available on the possibility of reversing that process?

Simplified: Can you turn energy into matter?

Yes.

Example 1: particle colliders. It is the reason why we need bigger and more powerful particle accelerators. The larger the collision energy, the greater the probability of creating the heavier particles.

Example 2: pair production.

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photon + photon => electron + positron
 
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