Breit-Wheeler process en · NOUN
Etymology
Described theoretically by Gregory Breit and John A. Wheeler in 1934.
Meanings
- A proposed physical process in which a positron-electron pair is created from the collision of two photons; the simplest mechanism by which pure light can be potentially transformed into matter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breit-Wheeler processes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |