Pair annihilation in superstrong magnetic fields
Abstract
The kinematical and dynamical aspects of the annihilation processes in superstrong magnetic fields are studied. The feasibility and potential significance of detecting from magnetic neutron stars are discussed. The discussion proceeds from the derivation of the fully relativistic differential cross sections and annihilation rates for both one- and two-photon emission from a ground-state gas of electrons and positrons in a static, uniform magnetic field.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- May 1980
- DOI:
- 10.1086/157985
- Bibcode:
- 1980ApJ...238..296D
- Keywords:
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- Neutron Stars;
- Particle Interactions;
- Positron Annihilation;
- Stellar Magnetic Fields;
- Astrodynamics;
- Field Strength;
- Magnetic Effects;
- Pair Production;
- Pulsars;
- Nuclear and High-Energy Physics