CERN - Antimatter Detectives
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 antiparticle | a subatomic particle having the same mass as a given particle but opposite electric or magnetic properties. |
| positron | The antiparticle of the electron. |
| annihilation | when a particle and an antiparticle unite |
| Paul Dirac | English theoretical physicist who was one of the founders of quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics. |
| Quantum Mechanics | a branch of the math dealing with forces that deals with the mathematical description of the motion and interaction of subatomic particles |
| special relativity | the physical theory of measurement in inertial frames of reference. |
| Cosmic Rays | a highly energetic atomic nucleus or other particle traveling through space at a speed approaching that of light. |
| Anti-Atoms | an atom composed of antiparticles, in which the nucleus contains antiprotons with orbiting positrons |
| Big Bang | The name given to the explosive origin of the Universe. |
| Speculative | (Definr)theoretical, rather than practical |
| baffling | (Dictionary.com)to confuse |
| elementary | (Dictionary.com) pertaining to or dealing with elements, rudiments, or first principles |
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