antimatter annihilation

Antimatter annihilation occurs when a particle of matter meets its corresponding antiparticle, which is a type of matter with opposite properties. When these two collide, they destroy each other, converting their mass into energy according to Einstein's equation, E=mc². This release of energy is immense—far greater than conventional chemical reactions. For example, a small amount of antimatter could produce an explosion equivalent to a nuclear bomb. While antimatter exists in particle physics experiments and naturally in cosmic events, it is rare in the universe, making its potential for energy use both fascinating and challenging.