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Sub-atomic particle observed as both matter & antimatter
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 16:32
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After 80 years of painstaking experimentation, scientists have directly observed a sub-atomic particle that is its own antiparticle. The breakthrough promises a leap forward in quantum computing and potentially shows the path to finding dark matter. The particles are called the Majorana fermions, after the Italian scientist who proposed their existence back in 1937. Quantum …
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It has been known for going on a century that particles that reside within an atom can be made of Matter and antimatter but only now are we able to test the theory. In mathematics some things are certain like 2-2=0, so this is true in physics math rules.
The Universe is filled with numerous exotic phenomena, which generate inconceivable amounts of energy in many forms like Supermassive black holes, neutron stars and Gamma ray bursts of antimatter. Gamma-ray radiation is the most energetic form of radiation, billions of times more energetic than the type of light visible to our eyes. Fermi Gamma Ray Telescope finds Thunderstorms squirt antimatter into space after Hydrogen atoms split by lighting release antimatter particles that follow the electromagnetic field. In simple terms matter and antimatter were locked in an electrical field binding them in an orbit around the electron. The high altitude thunder storms striking hydrogen atoms breaks the electrical field locking the particles together. While this breakthrough seems unassuming its implications are profound not only for computing but also unlocks the ultimate Rocket fuel. 2 grams of antimatter could propel a Rocket ship to Mars and back in weeks instead of 6 to 9 months with current technology….