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In other words, in terms of science, is there a category that has both antimatter and matter in it?
Or more specifically: "massive particles", to exclude photons, which are neither matter nor antimatter.mfb said:"Particles"
What about Z bosons? They are massive particles, but do not belong to "matter" or "antimatter" as they are their own antiparticles.A.T. said:Or more specifically: "massive particles", to exclude photons, which are neither matter nor antimatter.
student34 said:If we are using the definition of matter to be something of mass and volume, then isn't antimatter actually matter by this definition?
No, antimatter is not the same as regular matter. While both have mass and can interact with each other, antimatter has the opposite electrical charge and other properties that make it fundamentally different from regular matter.
Antimatter can be created through various processes, such as high-energy collisions in particle accelerators or through certain types of radioactive decay. It can also be naturally produced in small amounts through cosmic rays.
The most promising potential use of antimatter is in energy production, as it has the ability to release large amounts of energy when it comes into contact with regular matter. It is also being researched for use in medical imaging and cancer treatment, as well as for space propulsion.
Antimatter can be dangerous if not properly contained, as it has the potential to release large amounts of energy when it comes into contact with regular matter. However, it is very difficult and expensive to produce and store antimatter in significant amounts, so the risk is currently very low.
Antimatter plays a crucial role in our universe, as it is believed to have existed in equal amounts to regular matter during the Big Bang. However, most of the antimatter has since disappeared, leaving behind the matter that makes up our world. The study of antimatter can also help us better understand the fundamental laws of physics and the origins of our universe.