Astrophysics and Space Science

, Volume 302, Issue 1–4, pp 1–2 | Cite as

Quick proton decay and astrophysics

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Abstract

Protons of energy 109 GeV and 104 GeV accelerating by the magnetic field of very strongly magnetized neutron stars and of extreme Kerr-Newmann black holes (respectively) may undergo instantaneous decay.

Keywords

gravitation thermodynamics Unruh effect cosmic rays neutron stars black holes magnetars 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Via Fratelli Manfredi 55Reggio EmiliaItaly

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