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*Most '''antiparticles''' are given the name of their counterpart [[Subatomic Particle|particle]] with the addition of the prefix '''anti'''. However, the '''antiparticle''' counterpart of the [[electron]] is known as the [[positron]].
*[[Antimatter]] appears to be rare in the [[universe]] compared to [[matter]] which confuses scientists as the [[Big Bang Theory]] suggests there should have been equal quantities of [[matter]] and [[antimatter]] produced in the early [[universe]].
*[[Antimatter]] is produced in high-energy processes such as cosmic ray interactions and particle collisions.
*[[Antimatter]] has potential applications in [[Medical Imaging|medical imaging]] and cancer treatment.
*[[Antimatter]] propulsion is a theoretical concept for future space travel.