Majorana–Schwinger duality

Majorana–Schwinger duality refers to a theoretical connection suggesting that particles described as Majorana fermions—particles that are their own antiparticles—might be equivalent, under certain conditions, to phenomena involving Schwinger mechanisms, where strong fields can produce particle-antiparticle pairs. Essentially, this duality explores how particles thought to be self-symmetric could also be understood through field interactions that generate pairs, revealing a deep link between matter's fundamental properties and intense field effects. It provides insights into fundamental physics, especially in understanding exotic particles and high-energy environments.