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'''Antimatter''' is the physical counterpart to matter. Antimatter consists of antiparticles which have the same mass as their matter counterparts but with a reversed charge. Antimatter annihilates upon contact with matter, theoretically releasing one hundred percent (100%) of all matter held within the annihilating particles; mainly in the form of Gamma rays (Photons) and other matter/antimatter particles. To put this into perspective, the energy released in a hydrogen bomb is only 0.007% of the energy within those particles. | '''Antimatter''' is the physical counterpart to matter. Antimatter consists of antiparticles which have the same mass as their matter counterparts but with a reversed charge. Antimatter annihilates upon contact with matter, theoretically releasing one hundred percent (100%) of all matter held within the annihilating particles; mainly in the form of Gamma rays (Photons) and other matter/antimatter particles. To put this into perspective, the energy released in a hydrogen bomb is only 0.007% of the energy within those particles. | ||
The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] use antimatter as a reactant in ordnance, in explosive devices known as [[Antimatter | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] use antimatter as a reactant in ordnance, in explosive devices known as [[Antimatter charge|Antimatter Charges]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Physics]] | [[Category:Physics]] | ||
Revision as of 09:21, May 13, 2011
Template:SeeWikipedia Template:Ratings Template:Weapon Antimatter is the physical counterpart to matter. Antimatter consists of antiparticles which have the same mass as their matter counterparts but with a reversed charge. Antimatter annihilates upon contact with matter, theoretically releasing one hundred percent (100%) of all matter held within the annihilating particles; mainly in the form of Gamma rays (Photons) and other matter/antimatter particles. To put this into perspective, the energy released in a hydrogen bomb is only 0.007% of the energy within those particles.
The Covenant use antimatter as a reactant in ordnance, in explosive devices known as Antimatter Charges.[1]
Sources
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, Pillar of Autumn
