Can Antiparticles Collide with Each Other and Create Energy?

In summary, it is commonly known that antiparticles destroy particles on collision and release the same amount of energy as if their masses were combined and plugged into E=mc^2. The collision of two antiparticles is similar to the collision of two normal particles and can result in interesting outcomes, such as the collision of quarks in protons at the LHC. Additionally, if two antiparticles collide, they could produce similar results as particles.
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Now it is common knowledge that antiparticles destroy particles on collision, and release the same amount of energy as if the masses of the two particles were combined and plugged into E=mc^2. But what about an antiparticle colliding with another antiparticle? Would they have the same effect on collision, or would they bounce off of each other like two normal particles?
 
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The collision of two anti-particles would be just as the collision of two normal particles.
 
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1. the collision of two "normal" particles doesn't necessarily result to them bouncing off... it's way more interesting than that (eg the collision of quarks in protons at LHC).
2. If an antiparticle collided with an antiparticle you could get similar results as for particles (as Orodruin said).
 
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1. What are antiparticles?

Antiparticles are subatomic particles that have the same mass as their corresponding particles but have opposite electric charge.

2. What happens when antiparticles collide?

When antiparticles collide, they undergo annihilation, where they are converted into energy in the form of photons or other particles.

3. Can antiparticle collisions be observed?

Yes, antiparticle collisions can be observed in particle accelerators, where high energy beams of particles and antiparticles are collided.

4. What is the significance of studying antiparticle collisions?

Studying antiparticle collisions can help scientists understand the fundamental laws of physics and the creation of the universe, as well as potentially leading to advancements in technology and energy production.

5. Are antiparticles only found in collisions?

No, antiparticles can also be found in nature, such as in cosmic rays and in the decay of radioactive elements.

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