Exploring the Big Bang: Matter vs Anti-Matter

In summary, while matter and antimatter are highly explosive when they collide, there has not been a second big bang because most of the antimatter is located in the expanses between galaxies, away from concentrations of matter. This explains why there is still a significant amount of matter in the observable universe despite there being equal amounts of matter and antimatter during the big bang. However, it is possible that our understanding of this concept is not entirely accurate.
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if matter and anti-matter are highly explosive when they collide, then how come there hasn't been a second big bang?

where has all the anti-matter gone, if there were equal amounts for the big bang, then why is there matter, but apparently no anti-matter

sorry if i got something wrong here
 
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The conclusion that there are no large amounts of antimatter in the observable universe is that, if we assume the contrary, chances are we would have seen some kind of effects of annihilation from time to time. Although, from my understanding of the explanation, it is assuming alot.
 
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Because most of the antimatter is in between the places with concentrations of matter - the expanses between galaxies
 

Related to Exploring the Big Bang: Matter vs Anti-Matter

1. What is the Big Bang theory?

The Big Bang theory is the prevailing cosmological model for the creation and evolution of the universe. It states that the universe began as a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature, and has been expanding and cooling ever since.

2. What is matter and anti-matter?

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space, while anti-matter is its counterpart with the opposite charge and spin. When matter and anti-matter come into contact, they annihilate each other, releasing a large amount of energy.

3. How does the Big Bang relate to matter and anti-matter?

The Big Bang theory explains the origin of matter and anti-matter in the universe. According to the theory, equal amounts of matter and anti-matter were created in the early stages of the universe, but due to a slight asymmetry, most of the matter and anti-matter annihilated each other, leaving behind the small amount of matter that makes up our universe today.

4. Can we observe anti-matter in the universe?

Yes, anti-matter has been observed in small amounts in high-energy environments such as particle accelerators and cosmic rays. However, it is difficult to observe in large quantities because it quickly annihilates when it comes into contact with matter.

5. What are the implications of the matter-anti-matter asymmetry?

The matter-anti-matter asymmetry is one of the biggest mysteries in modern physics. It raises questions about why our universe is composed mostly of matter and how this asymmetry came to be. Studying this asymmetry can help us understand the fundamental laws of physics and the origins of the universe.

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