Net Effect of Z Boson on Charged Particles

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The discussion focuses on the net effect of the Z boson on charged particles, specifically in the context of high-energy interactions at very short distances. It is established that while the presence of both gamma and Z bosons can theoretically strengthen the interaction between two charged particles, this effect is significant only at extremely close ranges, approximately 10^-16 cm, due to the Z boson's mass of 90 GeV. However, at such proximity, other interactions overshadow the Z boson's influence, complicating the scenario.

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I was always wondering, on very short distances/high energies, what is a net effect of having not one (gamma) but two (gamma and Z) 'carriers' for the 'force' between 2 charged particles. Does it make an interaction sronger or not?
 
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In principle, sure, but only at very close range. The 90 GeV mass of the Z corresponds to a distance of about 10-16 cm. By the time you got two electrons that close together, you'd be swamped with other kinds of fireworks.
 

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