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When was the positron discovered?
Quick Answer
In 1932, Carl Anderson discovered the positron in cosmic-ray experiments. It was the first confirmed antimatter particle.
The Full Story
Carl Anderson discovered the positron in 1932 while studying cosmic rays. The particle had the same mass as the electron but carried a positive charge, exactly as Dirac’s theory had suggested. This was the first direct evidence of antimatter. The discovery earned Anderson the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Key Facts
1.Discovery year: 1932
2.First confirmed antimatter particle
3.Anderson won the 1936 Nobel Prize
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