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| − | + | *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]]. | |
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Revision as of 09:33, 19 May 2024
Key Stage 5
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.
| 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 | \(Q=0\) | \(S=0\) | \(B=0\) | \(L=-1\) |