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Why an electron bound to a nucleus does not emit photons when accelerated?

I think electrically neutral materials do not generate electromagnetic radiation/photons when accelerated, but I might be wrong. If I am correct though, why is it that accelerated ions generate ...
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What can happen when 2.3*10^28 positrons collide with 2.3*10^28 electrons? [closed]

I'm interested in this question after a writer friend asked me what happens when a human gets bombarded with positrons. Didn't want to post this under scifi because I want more "scientific" answers... ...
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