Smashing Electrones: Can You Do It? - Mike Clarke

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Electrons are elementary particles that cannot be broken apart, but when they collide at high speeds, their kinetic energy can create new particles. This process occurs in particle accelerators, such as the LEP at CERN, which previously collided electrons and positrons. The discussion revolves around the potential outcomes of colliding two electrons at near-light speeds, with the idea that this could yield new particles while retaining the original electrons. The inquiry also touches on a theory related to the "Nazi bell," suggesting a connection between particle physics and historical phenomena. Overall, the conversation seeks clarity on the implications of electron collisions in theoretical physics.
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hey all new to the forums

and i was wondering can you? if so what will happen is you smash electrones ?





cheers
mike clarke
 
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What do you mean specifically by smash? Electrons are elementary - they can't be broken up.
 
I was wondering , you know how when they collide particles in an accelerator that their kinetic energy can turn into mass , I know electrons are elementary particles but if we collided 2 electrons at near the speed of light could their kinetic energy give off new particles , but we would still retain the 2 electrons of course .
 
mike clarke said:
hey all new to the forums

and i was wondering can you? if so what will happen is you smash electrones ?





cheers
mike clarke

Smash electrons at what?

LEP at CERN, before it was decommissioned to build the LHC, was an electron-positron collider.

Electrons are also used to "smash" at stationary targets to produce x-rays in your doctor's office.

You need to be a bit less vague with your question for the rest of us to answer what your question.

Zz.
 
cragar said:
I was wondering , you know how when they collide particles in an accelerator that their kinetic energy can turn into mass , I know electrons are elementary particles but if we collided 2 electrons at near the speed of light could their kinetic energy give off new particles , but we would still retain the 2 electrons of course .
apologies for being so vague i was but basically this guy has the question i was meaning to try to ask..

i am working on a theory about something that is quite puzzling to some and lots choose to just ignore and disbelieve.. basically how the "nazi bell" Could work and if it could..
 
Have you tried google? (electron-electron collision).
 


mathman said:
Have you tried google? (electron-electron collision).

you but none of them answered the question.
 
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