The discussion revolves around the properties and behaviors of positrons emitted from different isotopes, particularly in relation to muons and infrared energy. Participants explore the implications of these emissions and the characteristics of positrons based on their atomic origins.
Participants disagree on the validity of the initial claims regarding positrons and their relationship to muons. There is no consensus on the terminology used or the implications of positron emissions from different isotopes.
Participants highlight the need for clarity regarding terms and concepts, indicating that assumptions about the nature of positrons and their emissions may not be universally understood.
What do you mean by that? There is no such thing as a "Chlorine Positron" (and similar for the others), "infrared energy" is not a thing on its own, and what leaves what is unclear.kodybatill said:If a Chlorine Positron - Lithium Positron - and Argon Positron - all left the same unit of infrared energy at once
There is no "equivalent of a muon".kodybatill said:would the equivalent of a Muon(s) be taken by the interaction?
mfb said:What do you mean by that? There is no such thing as a "Chlorine Positron" (and similar for the others), "infrared energy" is not a thing on its own, and what leaves what is unclear.There is no "equivalent of a muon".
Yes, that is a possible mode of radioactive decay for some isotopes.kodybatill said:Well for instance - different isotopes can experience positron emission - for example as described here: "Isotopes on the lower side of the band tend to undergo positron emission." - http://web.fscj.edu/Milczanowski/psc/lect/CH7/isotopes.htm
No, all positrons are exactly the same type of particle.kodybatill said:So do different positrons display different abilities or information depending on the atom they are emitted from?