Difference between revisions of "Antimatter"
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===About Antimatter=== | ===About Antimatter=== | ||
| − | + | *Many [[Subatomic Particle|particle]]s of [[matter]] have '''antimatter''' counterparts which have the same [[mass]] but opposite [[Electrical Charge|electrical charge]]. | |
| − | + | *During [[Pair-Production|pair-production]] a [[Subatomic Particle|particle]] and its '''antimatter''' counterpart appear. | |
| − | + | *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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:14, 19 May 2024
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Meaning
Antimatter is a material made from antiparticles, which when in contact with matter will annihilate one another to produce gamma ray photons or other high energy particles.
About Antimatter
- Many particles of matter have antimatter counterparts which have the same mass but opposite electrical charge.
- During pair-production a particle and its antimatter counterpart appear.
- Most antiparticles are given the name of their counterpart 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 and cancer treatment.
- Antimatter propulsion is a theoretical concept for future space travel.
| Antiparticle | Composition | Charge/e | Strangeness | Baryon Number | Lepton Number |
| \(\bar{u}\bar{u}\bar{d}\) | \(Q=-1\) | \(S=0\) | \(B=-1\) | \(L=0\) | |
| \(\bar{u}\bar{d}\bar{d}\) | \(Q=0\) | \(S=0\) | \(B=-1\) | \(L=0\) | |
| Fundamental | \(Q=+1\) | \(S=0\) | \(B=0\) | \(L=-1\) | |
| Fundamental | \(Q=0\) | \(S=0\) | \(B=0\) | \(L=-1\) |