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If i had enough matter and antimatter to release same amount of energy as a small camp fire, would the gamma rays be dangerous?
Naty1 said:Are any gamma rays NOT dangerous...I assume you mean to life.
Matter/antimatter collision is when particles of matter and antimatter come into contact and annihilate each other, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of gamma rays. This process is dangerous because it can cause massive explosions and destruction.
The amount of energy released in a matter/antimatter collision is equivalent to the mass of the particles multiplied by the speed of light squared (E=mc²). This means that even a small amount of matter and antimatter can produce a large explosion.
As of now, we do not have the technology to control matter/antimatter collisions. The particles have to be carefully contained and isolated from each other, which is a difficult task. However, scientists are researching ways to potentially harness the energy from these collisions in a controlled manner.
Yes, matter/antimatter collisions occur naturally in the form of cosmic rays colliding with particles in Earth's atmosphere. These collisions produce high-energy gamma rays that can be detected by scientific instruments.
Currently, we do not have the technology to create a matter/antimatter bomb. The process of creating and containing antimatter is extremely difficult and expensive. Additionally, the amount of antimatter needed to create a powerful explosion would be incredibly large and difficult to produce.