Breit-Wheeler process

English

Etymology

Described theoretically by Gregory Breit and John A. Wheeler in 1934.

Noun

Breit-Wheeler process (plural Breit-Wheeler processes)

1. (physics) A proposed physical process in which a positron-electron pair is created from the collision of two photons; the simplest mechanism by which pure light can be potentially transformed into matter.

   Synonym: Breit-Wheeler pair production