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I want to know if a photon can interact with a neutron?
I understand that a photon will mediate the electromagnetic force between electrically charged particles (such as electron and proton). This is even manifested in the photoelectric effect. So, I presume when we "see" matter through visible light, it is the photons shone onto the matter are interacting with the electrons bound to those atoms.
Since the neutron is electrically neutral, I am presuming that a photon might not be able to interact with it.
So, this leads to my question. If a beam of neutrons was sprayed with photons, would their be any interaction? Would the photons reveal the presents of the passing neutrons?
(Curious ...)
I understand that a photon will mediate the electromagnetic force between electrically charged particles (such as electron and proton). This is even manifested in the photoelectric effect. So, I presume when we "see" matter through visible light, it is the photons shone onto the matter are interacting with the electrons bound to those atoms.
Since the neutron is electrically neutral, I am presuming that a photon might not be able to interact with it.
So, this leads to my question. If a beam of neutrons was sprayed with photons, would their be any interaction? Would the photons reveal the presents of the passing neutrons?
(Curious ...)