Anti-Matter

Antimatter consists of particles that are counterparts to regular matter particles but with opposite electrical charges and quantum properties. When a particle and its antimatter partner, called an antiparticle, meet, they annihilate each other, releasing a significant amount of energy according to Einstein’s equation (E=mc²). For example, the antimatter equivalent of an electron is a positron. Although antimatter is rare in the universe, scientists produce small amounts in laboratories for research. Its unique properties make antimatter valuable for understanding fundamental physics and potential future applications like advanced medical imaging and propulsion systems.