a particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and its antiparticle results in annihilation and the production of radiant energy
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antiparticle::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | elementary particle, fundamental particle |
Examples of antiparticle
antiparticle
One way to denote an antiparticle is by adding a bar over the particle's symbol.
From the en.wikipedia.org
If a particle and its corresponding antiparticle meet, they destroy each other.
From the sciencedaily.com
A virtual particle or antiparticle may be captured by the black hole's gravity.
From the economist.com
Positronium is an exotic atom made of an electron and its antiparticle, a positron.
From the newscientist.com
An electron's antiparticle, for instance, is the positively charged positron.
From the newscientist.com
But the biggest one comes if you allow a particle to meet with its own antiparticle.
From the scienceblogs.com
For example an electron and its antiparticle, the positron, may be created.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Every time an antiparticle meets a particle, energy is produced with no harmful leftovers.
From the washingtonpost.com
This compensates for the mass carried away by the escaped antiparticle.
From the newscientist.com
- A particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and its antiparticle results in annihilation and the production of radiant energy
- The generic term for an anti-matter partner of a particle.
- An elementary particle with the same properties as another particle except with the opposite electrical or magnetic charge
