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How do physicists understand or "visualize" annihilation without Dirac's hole theory?
alemsalem said:How do physicists understand or "visualize" annihilation without Dirac's hole theory?
kaksmet said:The particle and anti-particle does not disappear but releases energy. Since mass is one form of energy, the masses of the particle/anti-particle are transformed, possibly into a photon.
Synetos said:Or pure energy, which gives off a nice yield :P
Particle-antiparticle annihilation is a process in which a particle and its corresponding antiparticle collide and are converted into energy. This process is governed by the laws of quantum mechanics and is an important concept in particle physics.
Particle-antiparticle annihilation is understood through the study of quantum field theory, which describes the interactions between particles and antiparticles. It is also studied through experiments, such as those conducted at particle colliders, to observe the energy and particles produced during annihilation.
During particle-antiparticle annihilation, the particle and antiparticle are both annihilated and their energy is converted into other particles, such as photons or other types of particles. The total energy and momentum must be conserved during this process.
Particle-antiparticle annihilation is important because it helps us understand the fundamental properties and interactions of particles at a subatomic level. It also plays a crucial role in the formation and evolution of the universe, as it is responsible for the production of energy in the early stages of the Big Bang.
Yes, particle-antiparticle annihilation can be observed and has been observed in various experiments, such as at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. The energy and particles produced during annihilation can be detected and studied to gain a better understanding of this process.