Pair Production Cross Sections Scale with A², Not Z²: Evidence for Photon–Gluon Field Coupling in the Nuclear Volume

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: James Carl Ayoub
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18600658
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Abstract

Pair production cross section data suggests that sigma is proportional to the nucleon number squared, not Z squared.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions High-Energy Particle Collisions Research

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint