Issue
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 48, Number C9, Décembre 1987
X-Ray and Inner-Shell Processes
Vol. 1
Page(s) C9-147 - C9-155
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1987924
X-Ray and Inner-Shell Processes
Vol. 1

J. Phys. Colloques 48 (1987) C9-147-C9-155

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1987924

PARTICLE PRODUCTION IN SUPERCRITICAL ELECTRIC FIELDS CREATED IN HEAVY ION COLLISIONS

K. GEIGER1, M. GRABIAK1, W. GREINER1, B. MÜLLER1, J. REINHARDT1, S. SCHRAMM1 and G. SOFF2

1  Institut für Theoretische Physik, Joh. Wolfg. Goethe-Universität, Postfach 111932, D-6000 Frankfurt-am-Main, F.R.G.
2  Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung, Planckstrasse 1, D-6100 Darmstadt, F.R.G.


Abstract
In the past decade narrow line structures have been discovered in the spectra of positrons and electrons emitted in heavy ion collisions by several experimental groups. These peaks have not yet found a satisfactory explanation. Various theoretical models have been proposed to explain the effect. In this contribution we will report on some of the latest theoretical work and discuss models of a new extended, neutral particle decaying into electron-positron pairs.