How Did Paul Dirac's E=mc² Lead to the Discovery of Antimatter?

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Paul Dirac's formulation of the equation E² = (mc²)² + (pc)² was pivotal in the theoretical prediction of antimatter. This equation, which incorporates both mass (m) and momentum (p), led to the conclusion that particles can have corresponding antiparticles. The discussion highlights the logical connection between photons and antiphotons, suggesting a deeper symmetry in particle physics. Understanding Dirac's contributions is essential for grasping the fundamentals of modern quantum mechanics.

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Hi I am curios about something we know E2=(mc2)2+(pc)2 than Paul Dirac maid E2=(mc2)2 than we know he find antimatter
I want to said there's a chance to E=-pc because its logical you can say photon and antiphoton is same but I think there's no reason to say this is false.
 
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