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When a proton is annhilated, is there gamma radiation emitted?
SU403RUNFAST said:When a proton is annhilated, is there gamma radiation emitted?
... that is different from the description in post #1 and the title where you said a proton was being annihilated.the situation is that a photon is annhilated in the presence of a stationary electron, forming an electron positron pair along with the original electron. Y+e=e+e+e
5 (experiment, theory). There was some better experimental paper I don't find any more.@SU403RUNFAST: The additional emission of a photon in the process Simon Bridge described is possible, but the emitted photon there does not have a fixed energy then.snorkack said:What is the average number of pions produced by proton annihilation? 4,5?
Maximum is 13 (from pion rest mass). Minimum... 1 is obviously impossible (conservation of momentum), but is 2 pions a legal option, and if so then how frequent?
The annihilation of a proton is a rare event in which a proton and its antiparticle, the antiproton, come into contact and are converted into pure energy in the form of gamma rays. This process is governed by the laws of quantum mechanics and can only occur in high-energy environments.
No, the annihilation of a proton can only occur in high-energy environments such as particle colliders or cosmic rays. In nature, protons are stable particles and do not typically come into contact with their antiparticles.
The exact amount of energy released in the annihilation of a proton depends on the specific energy levels of the proton and antiproton involved. However, it is typically on the order of billions of electron volts (GeV).
Proton annihilation is an important phenomenon in particle physics as it provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature and the behavior of subatomic particles. It is also a crucial aspect of theories such as supersymmetry and the search for dark matter particles.
No, proton annihilation is not inherently dangerous as it only occurs in high-energy environments and the resulting energy is released in the form of gamma rays. However, it is important for scientists to carefully study and understand this process in order to safely harness it for research and technological advancements.