Future of Antimatter Production

[UltraBudgie]

Antimatter technology could be closer than we think!

Antimatter propulsion is a groundbreaking technology with potential to transform space exploration, enabling travel to distant locations once deemed impossible. Utilizing antimatter annihilation, this propulsion method boasts an unmatched energy density of 9 × 10¹⁶ J/kg, released with 100% efficiency when antimatter meets matter. Approximately 70% of this energy can be harnessed for propulsion, offering superior efficiency compared to existing technologies, despite some practical losses. Spacecrafts can traverse the Solar System to reach nearby stars in span of days to weeks (within a human lifetime) due to this enormous energy potential. Compared to traditional rocket fuel and nuclear power, antimatter propulsion promises significant environmental benefits by reducing carbon emissions and radioactive waste.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/ar...2724004518

While this seemed an "out there" futuristic concept, serious science ™ has been steadily increasing:




Here is an exponential scale diagram showing how antimatter propulsion compares to other energy generating methods:




The article linked above gives a nice overview; here is a diagram with some of the key points:




I know it's natural to be cynical -- after all, flying cars are still "ten years off", but what about the idea that this is a form of gradual disclosure of secret technology that already exists? Acclimating the public to the idea of the petro-dollar and oil-control system collapsing and being gradually replaced. Certainly technology like this would require strong central infrastructure and regulation! Is it possible?