Antimatter Physics

Antimatter physics studies antimatter, which consists of particles that are the opposite of ordinary matter. For example, a positron is the antimatter counterpart of an electron, with a positive charge instead of negative. When antimatter meets matter, they annihilate each other, producing energy, as described by Einstein's famous equation, E=mc². Antimatter is rare in the universe, but scientists create it in labs for research in particle physics and potential applications in medicine, like cancer treatment. Understanding antimatter could also provide insights into the universe's asymmetry, as matter predominates despite equal production in the Big Bang.