antimatter decay

Antimatter decay occurs when particles of antimatter, which are counterparts to regular particles with opposite charge, spontaneously transform into other particles or energy. Unlike ordinary matter, antimatter is unstable when it encounters matter, leading to mutual annihilation that releases energy. Some antimatter particles are inherently unstable and decay over time into lighter particles, similar to radioactive decay in normal matter. This decay process is governed by the fundamental forces of nature and happens at characteristic rates, helping scientists understand particle properties and fundamental physics.