Production of light particles by very strong and slowly varying magnetic fields

TL;DR

This paper explores how extremely strong, slowly varying magnetic fields in astrophysical environments can produce light particles, such as electron-positron pairs and photons, with implications for gamma-ray bursts and other phenomena.

Contribution

It investigates particle production mechanisms in intense, slowly changing magnetic fields near astrophysical objects, including effects of gravity and potential production of various particles.

Findings

Strong magnetic fields can produce electron-positron pairs and photons.

Gravity influences particle production processes.

Potential for particle creation in gamma-ray burst environments.

Abstract

The possibility that around some astrophysical objects there are non-static magnetic fields of enormous intensity suggests that in these situations real particles may be produced. The slowness of the variation is compensated by the huge intensity. The main issue is the production of e+,e- pairs annihilating into photons and the direct production of photons, as one of the concurrent process in the GRB (gamma ray bursts). Then some simple effects due to the presence of the intense gravity are studied and finally a look is given to the production of other kinds of particles.