Particle accelerators and Casimir effect

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The discussion centers on the dynamic Casimir effect and its implications in particle accelerators, specifically the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Participants clarify that particles moving near the speed of light can indeed interact with virtual particles, potentially leading to the creation of new particles. However, the original claim lacks proper citation and clarity, raising concerns about the accuracy of the information presented. The conversation emphasizes the need for reputable sources when discussing complex physics concepts.

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So I have read that particle that move near the speed of light can separate virtual particle for there anti-particle counter-part creating a new particle from the energy put in, but would this effect happen in particle accelerators like the large hadron collider, sorry if I am misinterpreting the concept of the dynamic Casimir effect.
 
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It's hard to understand what you are asking, because you aren't using sentences, but what you wrote sounds wrong. Where did you read this?
 
Helloworld75344 said:
So I have read that particle that move near the speed of light can separate virtual particle for there anti-particle counter-part creating a new particle from the energy put in

Please cite your source for this very confusing and eye-opening claim. "I have read that..." is a very vague source. There is no way for us to know if you are reading a reputable source, or if you're simply misinterpreting or confusing what you read.

Zz.
 

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