Relativistic approach to positronium levels in a strong magnetic field

We investigate the bound states of an electron and positron in superstrong magnetic fields typical for neutron stars. The complete relativistic problem of positronium in a strong magnetic field has not been successfully solved up to now. In particular, we study the positronium when it moves relativi...

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Published in:The journal of high energy physics 2000-11, Vol.2000 (11), p.039-39
Main Authors: Leinson, Lev B, Pérez, Armando
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We investigate the bound states of an electron and positron in superstrong magnetic fields typical for neutron stars. The complete relativistic problem of positronium in a strong magnetic field has not been successfully solved up to now. In particular, we study the positronium when it moves relativistically across the magnetic field. A number of problems which deal with the pulsar magnetosphere, as well as the evolution of protoneutron stars, are possible fields of application. (Author)
ISSN:1126-6708
1029-8479
1029-8479
DOI:10.1088/1126-6708/2000/11/039