Stimulated virtual W+, W- when supernova core-> neutron star?

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The discussion centers on the role of stimulated virtual W+ and W- bosons during the transition of a supernova core to a neutron star. It highlights how weak interactions facilitate the conversion of electrons and protons into neutrons and neutrinos, potentially leading to neutron star formation. The conversation explores the implications of virtual boson production under extreme conditions and the influence of gravitational wells on these reactions. Additionally, it questions the coherence of virtual particles and the possibility of large amplitude oscillations in the W+ W- field.

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Stimulated virtual W+, W- when supernova core--> neutron star?

Weak interactions allow supernova core electrons and protons to convert to neutrons and neutrinos allowing (under the right conditions) the formation of a neutron star? Large numbers virtual W+ and W-bosons are produced in a short time frame (there is a more precise way to state this quantum mechanically)?

To what degree if any do these virtual bosons stimulate emission of other virtual W+ and W-bosons under the most extreme conditions imaginable in a progenitor of the neutron star?

What effect if any does the large gravitational well the core "sits in" have on such reactions?

What is the degree of coherence if any between these virtual particles?

Is there a classical limit of a coherent large amplitude, large extent oscillation of the W+ W- field like there is for the photon field (not worried that such a state is probably not possiible) or do the massive weak bosons "want" to quickly decay away?

Thanks for any help!
 
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