An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 16.24

General Relativity and Black Holes — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · electron-positron-pair-production

Problem

Find the minimum photon energy required for the creation of an electron--positron pair via the pair-production process γ→e−+e+\gamma \rightarrow e^- + e^+. What is the wavelength of this photon? In what region of the electromagnetic spectrum is this wavelength found?

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