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Does Schwinger’s value for the current of created pairs get modified for a long and strong enough pulse?

E. T. Akhmedov1,2,* and P. S. Zavgorodny1,†

  • *Contact author: akhmedov@itep.ru
  • †Contact author: zavgorodnij.ps@phystech.edu
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Phys. Rev. D 113, 105012 – Published 18 May, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/4x7v-447k

Abstract

We determine the parametric conditions (pulse strength and duration) under which Schwinger’s prediction for the pair-creation current—and therefore the probability—is significantly altered.

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Phys. Rev. D 113, 105012– Published 18 May, 2026
  • Received 22 January 2026
  • Accepted 6 April 2026
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