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Count Iblis
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What happens to the neutron?
Count Iblis said:This problem is addressed in page 4 of this preprint, the section about meson production
An UHECR (Ultra-High Energy Cosmic-Ray) neutron is a subatomic particle that has been accelerated to extremely high energies, typically above 10^19 electron volts (eV), and is traveling through space at near-light speeds.
A magnetar is a type of neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field, typically around 10^10 tesla (T). This magnetic field is trillions of times stronger than Earth's magnetic field and can have a significant effect on the surrounding space.
When an UHECR neutron approaches a magnetar, it will be affected by the magnetar's strong magnetic field. The neutron's trajectory will be altered, and it may even be accelerated or decelerated depending on the direction of the magnetic field lines.
The neutron's kinetic energy of 10^19 eV is incredibly high and is a characteristic of UHECRs. This high energy allows the neutron to travel through space at near-light speeds and makes it more susceptible to the effects of the magnetar's magnetic field.
This scenario is relevant to astrophysics because it involves the interaction between two powerful cosmic objects. It allows scientists to study the effects of extreme magnetic fields on UHECRs and gain a deeper understanding of the universe and how it works.