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What would happen if a proton and an electron collide, has this been done before? I tried looking for an answer and all I've seen is what might happen.
SpecialKM said:For electron capture to occur, there needs to be a nucleus, what if it's a single proton and a single electron?
Would it form hydrogen? Or a neutron? Or form into a neutron and shortly after decays back into a proton and electron + anti-neutrino.
Drakkith said:The nucleus of Hydrogen IS a proton. I'm guessing that electron capture can happen with it. I don't actually know if shooting an electron and proton at each other WOULD form a neutron, it simply inferred from other knowledge that is could, I could be wrong.
Attempting to smash a proton and electron together at high speeds wouldn't form Hydrogen for multiple reasons, one of which is that the velocities are too great to allow the proton to capture the electron in an orbital.
SpecialKM said:What would happen if a proton and an electron collide, has this been done before? I tried looking for an answer and all I've seen is what might happen.
A proton and electron collision is a type of interaction between a positively charged proton and a negatively charged electron. These particles are fundamental building blocks of matter and are found in the nucleus of atoms.
During a proton and electron collision, the two particles come into contact with each other and exchange energy. This can result in a variety of outcomes, including the creation of new particles or the transformation of the original particles into different forms.
The consequences of a proton and electron collision can vary depending on the energy and angle at which the collision occurs. In some cases, the particles may simply scatter and continue on their original paths. In others, the collision may result in the release of energy or the creation of new particles.
Scientists study proton and electron collisions using particle accelerators, which are large machines that accelerate particles to extremely high speeds and energies. These collisions can also be simulated using computer models and mathematical equations.
Understanding proton and electron collisions is important for many fields of science, including particle physics, astrophysics, and chemistry. It can also have practical applications, such as in the development of new technologies and materials. Additionally, studying these collisions can help us better understand the fundamental laws of physics and the nature of the universe.