Antimatter: meaning, definitions and examples

The term 'antimatter' was first coined in 1950 by the American physicist John Archibald Wheeler. It has roots in the mathematical formulations of quantum mechanics, specifically the work of Paul Dirac in the 1920s. Dirac's equations suggested that for every particle, there should exist a corresponding antiparticle, leading to the concept of antimatter. Initially a theoretical idea, antimatter was confirmed through experiments decades later, particularly in the discovery of positrons in 1932. This paved the way for further research into antimatter, revealing its potential applications in medicine, energy generation, and fundamental physics. Antimatter has intrigued scientists and the public alike, often capturing the imagination in various science fiction narratives.

This word's position of #32,953 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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