Electron-positron pair production in relativistic ion-atom collisions [rapid communication]
Abstract
The creation of electron positron pairs constitutes an example for the conversion of energy into mass. We here give a brief outline of the various processes and theoretical approaches in a simple fashion. We point out some recent results and difficulties that have yet to be overcome.
- Publication:
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Physics Letters A
- Pub Date:
- November 2005
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.physleta.2005.06.105
- Bibcode:
- 2005PhLA..347...67E