Resonant Threshold Two-Photon e−e+ Pair Production onto the Lowest Landau Levels in a Strong Magnetic Field

Authors

  • M. M. Dyachenko Institute of Applied Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • O. P. Novak Institute of Applied Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • R. I. Kholodov Institute of Applied Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15407/ujpe59.09.0849

Keywords:

electron-positron pair, photon-induced production, magnetic field, quantum electrodynamics, resonance

Abstract

The process of electron-positron pair production by two photons in a strong magnetic field has been studied. The process kinematics is considered, and the probability amplitude for arbitrary polarizations of particles is found. The resonance conditions are established, and the resonant cross-section is estimated in the case where the electron and the positron occupy the lowest levels (le = 1, lp = 0) that satisfy these resonance conditions.

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Published

2018-10-24

How to Cite

Dyachenko, M. M., Novak, O. P., & Kholodov, R. I. (2018). Resonant Threshold Two-Photon e−e+ Pair Production onto the Lowest Landau Levels in a Strong Magnetic Field. Ukrainian Journal of Physics, 59(9), 849. https://doi.org/10.15407/ujpe59.09.0849

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Fields and elementary particles