Can Antimatter Bombs Cause Explosive Destruction?

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Start date Sep 9, 2019
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Antimatter bombs, while often depicted as highly destructive in fiction, may not produce the explosive effects typically portrayed. The annihilation process primarily generates high-speed neutrinos and gamma radiation, which may not create a significant explosion without additional reactive materials. Suggestions for enhancing the bomb's explosive potential include using hydrogen or creating fictional materials that react violently to gamma radiation. The feasibility of constructing a portable antimatter bomb remains a challenge, as current technology does not allow for the safe storage or generation of sufficient antimatter. Ultimately, the narrative may require creative liberties, such as advanced containment methods or fictional science, to achieve the desired dramatic effect.

Jan 14, 2020

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Your positrons pushed together more violently and with far more force than protons in a nuclei. No worries: any barrier what can withstand that will keep any neutrino-induced ruckus at bay easily.