Scientists have made a breakthrough in antimatter studies, identifying two key reactions of its interaction with ordinary matter. These reactions can be the basis for creating rocket engines of the future that will allow you to fly to the nearest stars in record time.
According to the authors of the study, engines on antimatters can produce 300 times more energy than thermonuclear synthesis in the nucleus of the sun. Such a breakthrough will transform interstellar travel from fantasy to reality. Instead of hundreds of years, flights to other stars will only take a few days or weeks. Antimatter is a unique form of matter consisting of antiparticles that have the opposite charge compared to conventional particles. When antimatter faces ordinary matter, both are destroyed, releasing a huge amount of energy. It is one of the most effective energy reactions known in physics, with an energy density equal to 9 x 10¹⁶ J/kg.
For rocket engines, scientists suggest using two stable reactions: reaction of antiproton with proton and neutrons. This reaction provides a stable release of energy sufficient to create high thrust. Positrons with electrons. It is also highly efficiency. One of the main problems of using antimatter is to store it. Antipads are extremely unstable, which complicates their transportation and long -term retention. Scientists believe that anti -car, the simplest and stable antimatter atom, will be the perfect fuel for the future missiles. Anti -water is not only easier to store, but also easier to produce in large quantities. However, its industrial production is still in the early stages of development, which requires significant investment and time.
When using rocket engines on antimatter, about 70% of the energy released by the interaction of antiparticles and particles can be directed to the movement of a spacecraft. This means the ability to reach incredible speeds that are not available in modern technologies.
The scientific breakthrough in the study of antimatter is the key to creating super -speed spacecraft. Scientists believe that in the recent future, interstellar travel will cease to be a dream and become a everyday reality.
