Anti Proton vs Neutron annihilation

In any case, the reaction is not the same as with p and \bar{p}.In summary, when an anti proton collides with a 'normal' neutron, it can result in hadronization, where the particles combine to form new hadrons such as pions. The number of positive and negative pions produced will be equal due to charge conservation. At higher energies, the reaction can also produce different baryons along with pions. This reaction is similar to the annihilation that occurs when a proton and antiproton collide.
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Stephanus
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Dear PF Forum,
Just out of curiosity.
What happens when an anti proton hits a 'normal' neutron?
According to this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron
A proton has 2 up quarks, 1 down quark
A neutron has 1 up quark, 2 down quarks.

1. Does anti proton has 2 anti up quarks and 1 anti down quark
2. Can antiproton be annihilated with 'normal' neutron?
3. Can anti up quark be annihilated with 'normal' up quark?
4. So if anti proton can be annihilated with neutron what would the result? 1 anti up quark and 1 'normal' down quark?

Thank you very much. Just out of curiosity
 
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Stephanus said:
1. Does anti proton has 2 anti up quarks and 1 anti down quark
yes. But these are called valance quarks. There is also a "sea of virtual quarks" and the gluons.

Stephanus said:
2. Can antiproton be annihilated with 'normal' neutron?
annihilation in the sense of "disappearing" and giving photons, no. The proton would not be annihilated with an antiproton either. They can lead to hadronization however; eg pions.

Stephanus said:
3. Can anti up quark be annihilated with 'normal' up quark?
yes. For example the [itex]\pi^0 \rightarrow \gamma \gamma[/itex] is such an annihilation.

Stephanus said:
4. So if anti proton can be annihilated with neutron what would the result? 1 anti up quark and 1 'normal' down quark?
there can be many ways for them to interact (especially with their gluons)
 
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Thanks ChrisVer for the answer
ChrisVer said:
Stephanus said:
2. Can antiproton be annihilated with 'normal' neutron?
annihilation in the sense of "disappearing" and giving photons, no. The proton would not be annihilated with an antiproton either. They can lead to hadronization however; eg pions.
But, please did you say the proton would not be annihilated with an antiproton either?Would you elaborate a little? Thanks.
 
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Stephanus said:
But, please did you say the proton would not be annihilated with an antiproton either?Would you elaborate a little? Thanks.

Simply put they will result to hadronization... if you want, you can consider it as annihilation but it's not that they give photons, they give hadrons [because QCD dominates]
One example I found fast by google:
http://teachers.web.cern.ch/teachers/archiv/HST2002/feynman/exampl14.gif
[itex] p\bar{p} \rightarrow n \bar{n}[/itex]
 
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The most likely result of a proton-antiproton collision at low energy is an annihilation-like reaction which produces a few pions and destroys proton and antiproton. As charge is conserved, the number of negative and positive pions is the same.
The most likely result of a neutron-antiproton collision at low energy is an annihilation-like reaction which produces a few pions and destroys neutron and antiproton. As charge is conserved, the number of negative pions will be 1 larger than the number of positive pions.

Very similar reactions.
At higher energy, it is more likely that the collision still leads to baryons (can be the original ones, but different ones are frequent as well) plus additional pions.
 
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FAQ: Anti Proton vs Neutron annihilation

What is anti proton vs neutron annihilation?

Anti proton vs neutron annihilation refers to the process where an anti proton and a neutron collide and annihilate each other, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of gamma rays.

How does anti proton vs neutron annihilation occur?

Anti proton vs neutron annihilation occurs when an anti proton and a neutron come into contact with each other. The anti proton has a negative charge while the neutron has no charge, and when they collide, they both cease to exist and are converted into energy. This process is governed by the laws of physics, specifically the conservation of energy and mass.

What is the significance of anti proton vs neutron annihilation?

Anti proton vs neutron annihilation is significant because it is one of the ways that energy can be created from matter. It also has important implications in theoretical physics, as it helps scientists understand the fundamental forces and laws of the universe. It is also used in medical imaging and cancer treatment, as the high-energy gamma rays produced during annihilation can be targeted at specific areas in the body.

How is anti proton vs neutron annihilation studied in the laboratory?

Scientists study anti proton vs neutron annihilation in the laboratory using particle accelerators, where they can create and control the collision between an anti proton and a neutron. They then analyze the resulting energy and particles to better understand the process.

Can anti proton vs neutron annihilation be harnessed for practical applications?

Yes, anti proton vs neutron annihilation can be harnessed for practical applications such as medical imaging and cancer treatment. It also has potential uses in energy production, although this is still in the experimental stages. However, the technology and methods for harnessing this process are still being developed and refined.

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