Unlocking the Potential of Antimatter Fusion: Answers from Experts"

[zephramcochran]

Hi,

Three questions to forum about something I have been wondering about on antimatter:

Can antihydrogen fuse to make antihelium through an antiproton-antiproton chain similar to how protons fuse to make helium in the Sun?

If so, like nuclear fusion with matter, does nuclear fusion with antiprotons produce net energy?

Finally, has any lab or individual done this experiment?

Thanks

 

[Khashishi]

Dunno if it has been measured, but the reaction would give off energy just like matter fusion.

 

[Drakkith]

Yes, antimatter fusion works just like normal fusion.
To my knowledge this has not been done in a laboratory before.

 

[dauto]

Yes, antimatter would fuse just like matter. You could have whole antimatter galaxies if could only get enough antimatter to build one. To be clear, the symmetry between matter and antimatter (called CP symmetry) is not exact. So there would be subtle differences between an antimatter world and the matter world we actually have. But those differences would be very small.

 

[pmacias]

for your questions about antimatter fusion. I am excited about the potential of antimatter and its possible applications in energy production. To answer your first question, yes, antihydrogen can fuse to create antihelium through an antiproton-antiproton chain. This process is similar to the fusion of protons in the Sun, but with antimatter particles instead. However, the exact mechanisms and conditions for this fusion reaction are still being studied and researched.

Regarding your second question, the production of energy through antimatter fusion is a topic of ongoing research and debate. While theoretically, it is possible for antimatter fusion to produce a net energy gain, it is not currently feasible with our current technology. The challenges lie in the production and containment of large amounts of antimatter, as well as the efficiency of the fusion reaction itself.

To address your final question, there have been experiments conducted to study antimatter fusion, but none have been successful in producing a net energy gain. Scientists are continuously working towards improving our understanding and capabilities in this area, and I am confident that with further advancements in technology, we will be able to unlock the potential of antimatter fusion in the future.

Thank you for your interest in this fascinating topic. As scientists, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge and discovering new possibilities. I hope my response has provided some insight into the current state of research on antimatter fusion.