Matter Antimatter Annihilation event?

In summary, while watching a documentary, it was explained that there is a dominance of matter in our universe due to the decay rate of antimatter after the big bang. This is supported by evidence of matter decaying slower than antimatter, but the reason for this is still unknown and has not been answered by current theory.
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I was watching a documentary on this subject that I found quite interesting. They put forth an explanation of why we see mostly matter in the universe. That after the big bang equal amounts of both matter and antimatter were created and that the decay rate of antimatter was responsible for the dominance of matter in our universe and that an "Annihilation event" occurred destroying most of the antimatter.

Question...is there any evidence of this event?
 
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This question (what happened to the anti-matter) hasn't been answered by current theory. The explanation you saw is speculation.
 
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1. What is a matter antimatter annihilation event?

A matter antimatter annihilation event is a phenomenon that occurs when particles of matter and antimatter come into contact with each other and are completely converted into energy.

2. How is antimatter different from regular matter?

Antimatter is essentially the opposite of regular matter. It has the same mass and opposite charge as regular matter, but its particles are made up of antiparticles, which have the opposite charge to their corresponding particles.

3. Can matter and antimatter exist together?

No, matter and antimatter cannot exist together for extended periods of time. When they come into contact, they annihilate each other and release a large amount of energy.

4. What are the potential applications of matter antimatter annihilation?

Matter antimatter annihilation has been studied for its potential use as a highly efficient energy source. It is also being explored for its potential use in medical imaging and cancer treatment.

5. How is matter antimatter annihilation studied?

Scientists study matter antimatter annihilation through experiments using particle accelerators and detectors. They also use theoretical models and computer simulations to better understand the process and its potential applications.

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