Out of Pure Light Matter is Created

In summary, the conversation discusses the creation of positrons through the collision of photons and the search for other research supporting the direct conversion of energy to matter, whether through laboratory testing or theoretical studies. Suggestions for further reading include "pair production" and "two-photon physics", as well as examining particle colliders such as the LHC where kinetic energy is converted into mass.
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slickjunt
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Hi !

Here is the article I'm talking about: link
tl;dr - Positrons are created from colliding photons head on .

I am looking for other research that supports this direct translation of Energy --> Matter . It doesn't necesarrly have to be labrotory tested, could be theoretical as well .

Thank you !
 
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Google around for "pair production" - we've been turning photons into massive particles for easily 75 years.
 
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Right after the bigbang colliding photons were producing lots of particles.
 
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Besides "pair production" mentioned by Nugatory, you might also try googling "two-photon physics".
 
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slickjunt said:
I am looking for other research that supports this direct translation of Energy --> Matter . It doesn't necesarrly have to be labrotory tested, could be theoretical as well .

Thank you !

If you include kinetic energy, then just look at every single particle collider in the world, including the LHC. The combined kinetic energy of the colliding particles is turned into mass and a pleasant plethora of particles are produced.
 
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thank you all !
 

1. How is matter created from pure light?

The process of matter creation from pure light is known as pair production. In this process, a photon (pure light) interacts with a high-energy field and produces a particle-antiparticle pair. This is possible due to the conversion of the photon's energy into mass according to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc².

2. Can pure light be turned into any type of matter?

No, pure light can only be converted into specific types of matter depending on the energy of the photon. For example, high-energy photons can produce more massive particles like protons and neutrons, while low-energy photons can only produce lighter particles like electrons.

3. Is the creation of matter from pure light a natural phenomenon?

Yes, pair production is a natural phenomenon that has been observed in high-energy environments such as particle accelerators and cosmic rays. However, it is not a common occurrence in everyday life due to the high energy requirements for the process to take place.

4. What is the significance of matter creation from pure light?

The creation of matter from pure light helps us understand the fundamental relationship between energy and mass in the universe. It also has practical applications in fields such as astrophysics, particle physics, and medical imaging.

5. Can the process of matter creation from pure light be reversed?

Yes, the process of matter creation from pure light can be reversed through annihilation. When a particle and antiparticle collide, their mass is converted into pure energy in the form of photons. This process is used in medical imaging techniques like PET scans.

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