Everything Everywhere Daily Antimatter (Encore)
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Feb 17, 2025 Explore the fascinating world of antimatter, the most expensive substance known to humanity. Initially proposed as a joke, its unexpected significance has left physicists puzzled about its scarcity in the universe. Discover how antimatter was discovered and its remarkable properties. The discussion also shines a spotlight on practical applications, particularly in medical imaging, while addressing the challenges scientists face in creating and researching this elusive material.
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Antimatter's Reality
- Antimatter is a real substance, not just science fiction.
- It's a fundamental part of the universe.
Schuster's Antimatter "Joke"
- Arthur Schuster jokingly proposed anti-atoms, anti-molecules, and anti-solar systems in 1898.
- Decades later, his "joke" turned out to have some truth.
Discovery of Positrons
- Paul Dirac's equations allowed for anti-electrons.
- Carl Anderson later proved their existence, naming them positrons.