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Why does an matter-antimatter pair annihilate each other instead of "sticking" together (i.e. like ordinary matter with opposite charges do)?
Matter-antimatter pair annihilation is a physical process in which a particle and its corresponding antiparticle collide and are converted into energy. This process is governed by the laws of conservation of energy and mass.
Scientists study matter-antimatter pair annihilation by colliding particles and antiparticles in particle accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider. They then analyze the energy and particles produced from the collision to gain insights into the properties of matter and antimatter.
Matter-antimatter pair annihilation is important because it helps us understand the fundamental nature of our universe. It is also believed to have played a crucial role in the early universe, as it is thought to have been responsible for creating the imbalance between matter and antimatter that allowed for the formation of the universe as we know it.
One potential application of matter-antimatter pair annihilation is in energy production. When matter and antimatter annihilate, they release a large amount of energy. If we could harness this energy, it could potentially provide a more efficient and powerful source of energy compared to traditional sources.
Scientists hope to use the study of matter-antimatter pair annihilation to answer some of the biggest mysteries in physics, such as why there is more matter than antimatter in the universe, and why the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. They also hope to gain a better understanding of the fundamental forces and particles that make up our universe.