Bhabha scattering

Bhabha scattering is a process in particle physics where an electron and a positron (the electron's antimatter counterpart) collide and then scatter off each other. During this interaction, they can either bounce directly apart or transform into intermediate particles before ending up separated again. This process helps scientists study the properties of fundamental particles and the forces between them, particularly electromagnetic interactions. By analyzing Bhabha scattering, researchers gain insights into the behavior of electrons and positrons, confirming theories like quantum electrodynamics and testing the accuracy of the Standard Model of particle physics.