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Pair Production

Description:

Pair production refers to a process in physics where a subatomic particle interacts with a high-energy photon, resulting in the creation of a particle-antiparticle pair.

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Noun (Physics):

1. The phenomenon of pair production plays a crucial role in quantum field theory.
2. Pair production is often observed in particle colliders, such as the Large Hadron Collider.
3. Scientists are conducting experiments to study the properties of particles created through pair production.

Verb (Physics):

1. The high-energy photon can pair produce a particle and its corresponding antiparticle.
2. When a particle undergoes pair production, energy is converted into mass.
3. Pair producing photons are essential for certain medical imaging techniques.

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