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Quantum electrodynamics of strong fields in heavy ion collision

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Reinhardt, J; Müller, B; Greiner, W
Published in: Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics
January 1, 1980

Quantum Electrodynamics of strong external fields is discussed in the context of atomic physics. For sufficiently large electromagnetic coupling constant Zα bound states can approach and even join the antiparticle continuum of the Dirac equation. The resulting possibility of spontaneous positron production and the new concept of a charged electron-positron-vacuum is discussed. The autoionization model and the exact solutions of the single particle Dirac equation are supplemented by a quantum-field-theoretical approach. The influence of vacuum polarization, possible non-linear field effects and the self-screening of extremely strong electrical charges are investigated. © 1980.

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Published In

Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics

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ISSN

0146-6410

Publication Date

January 1, 1980

Volume

4

Issue

C

Start / End Page

503 / 545

Related Subject Headings

  • Nuclear & Particles Physics
  • 0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics
  • 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences
 

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Reinhardt, J., Müller, B., & Greiner, W. (1980). Quantum electrodynamics of strong fields in heavy ion collision. Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics, 4(C), 503–545. https://doi.org/10.1016/0146-6410(80)90017-4
Reinhardt, J., B. Müller, and W. Greiner. “Quantum electrodynamics of strong fields in heavy ion collision.” Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics 4, no. C (January 1, 1980): 503–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/0146-6410(80)90017-4.
Reinhardt J, Müller B, Greiner W. Quantum electrodynamics of strong fields in heavy ion collision. Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics. 1980 Jan 1;4(C):503–45.
Reinhardt, J., et al. “Quantum electrodynamics of strong fields in heavy ion collision.” Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics, vol. 4, no. C, Jan. 1980, pp. 503–45. Scopus, doi:10.1016/0146-6410(80)90017-4.
Reinhardt J, Müller B, Greiner W. Quantum electrodynamics of strong fields in heavy ion collision. Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics. 1980 Jan 1;4(C):503–545.
Journal cover image

Published In

Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics

DOI

ISSN

0146-6410

Publication Date

January 1, 1980

Volume

4

Issue

C

Start / End Page

503 / 545

Related Subject Headings

  • Nuclear & Particles Physics
  • 0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics
  • 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences