Physics
The Explosive Power of a Pinch of Antimatter
Quick fact
Antimatter annihilation converts the entire mass of the antimatter and an equal mass of matter into energy according to Einstein's equation E=mc², resulting in an energy release far greater than any chemical reaction.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a substance so potent that a mere 0.125 grams could unleash an explosion rivaling thousands of tons of TNT—what makes antimatter so terrifyingly energetic, and why is it so hard to even hold onto?