What process is named after Wheeler and another physicist?
Breit–Wheeler process
Bohr–Wheeler process
Feynman–Wheeler process
Dirac–Wheeler process
Answer
The Breit–Wheeler process, named after John A. Wheeler and Gregory Breit, is a fundamental process in quantum electrodynamics. It describes the interaction between a high-energy photon and a strong electric field, leading to the creation of electron-positron pairs. This process is important in understanding various astrophysical phenomena, particularly involving extreme environments such as the vicinity of black holes or neutron stars.
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