Antiparticles

Antiparticles are the counterparts to regular particles like electrons and protons, with the same mass but opposite electric charge and other properties. When a particle meets its antiparticle, they annihilate each other, releasing energy. For example, the antiparticle of an electron is called a positron, which has the same mass as an electron but a positive charge. Antiparticles are produced in high-energy processes, such as cosmic rays or particle accelerators. Their existence confirms fundamental symmetries in physics and helps scientists understand the universe's early moments and the imbalance between matter and antimatter.