Definition:Collision/Particle Physics
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Definition
In the context of particle physics, a collision is a deflection of the paths of two particles as a result of long-range interaction rather than direct contact.
Examples
Snooker Balls
Two snooker balls impacting each other during a game of snooker is an example of a collision as defined here.
Also see
- Results about collisions can be found here.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): collision
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): collision