B Antiparticles moving opposite direction in time?

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Antiparticles do not move backward in time, despite claims in pop science. The concept is often misinterpreted and lacks experimental support. While positrons are used in PET scanning, their behavior does not imply time reversal. The discussion highlights the need for critical evaluation of scientific claims in popular media. Overall, the idea of antiparticles moving in the opposite direction of time is incorrect.
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Does antiparticles move backwards in time
I have seen this in pop-science, is it correct? Does antiparticles move in the oppisite direction of time? Is it possible to prove this experimentaly? Does it have any practical consequenses? We use PET-scaning everyday, is there anything to consider when working with positrones connected with them moving back in time?
 
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rolnor said:
I have seen this in pop-science
Which should already raise a red flag that the answer to this...

rolnor said:
is it correct?
...is going to be "no". Which it is.

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