Nuetron made by electron Bombardment

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Neutrons can be produced by bombarding protons with electrons, and even a single electron can initiate this process. Antineutrinos are not necessary for neutron creation, as neutrinos can naturally be emitted alongside neutrons. Additionally, a phenomenon occurs during radioactive decay when a proton captures an electron from the K shell, resulting in the release of a neutrino and the transformation of the proton into a neutron. This capture process is indicated by the emission of X radiation from the electron filling the K shell void. The discussion confirms the feasibility of neutron production through these methods.
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can we make a Nuetron by bombarding a proton with electrons or just have one electron hit it? And maybe shoot Antineutrino's at it
 
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Yes, you can ( one is enough ). And you even don't have to shoot an antineutrino in it ( which would be really hard to do ), you just let neutrino fly out with neutron. There is even radioactive decay when proton in core of an atom captures electron from the K shell, releasing neutrino and transforming into neutron. Sign of such capture is X radiation from electron filling void in K shell.
 
ok i see, thanks .
 
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