Antimatter at the Speed of Light: Uncovering the Mysteries

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Antimatter cannot travel at the speed of light due to its non-zero mass, similar to matter. The conversion of antimatter into energy is theoretically possible, as described by E=mc^2, resulting in a complete conversion to energy with no leftover matter. When antimatter annihilates with matter, it produces gamma radiation, not an increase in space. The creation of antimatter requires significant energy and effort, making it an inefficient energy source compared to nuclear reactions. Discussions on vacuum fluctuations and virtual particles highlight the complexities of particle creation and annihilation in quantum physics.
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cosmos seeker said:
is it possible to convert pure energy into matter.I mean E=m^c .Does it exist any way to produce "mass"

I believe that particle colliders do this. Colliding high energy (IE Fast Moving) particles together can result in many particles created. However it is not in a very controlled way and there really isn't reason to try to use this for anything other than research currently. Keep in mind that a lot of the particles created are unstable and will decay into lighter particles or photons very quickly after formation.
 

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