| Discovered | early 2000s |
| Initial use | scientific experiments • particle collisions |
| Vital in development | clean, efficient nuclear fusion energy |
| Fused with exotic matter | advanced matter-antimatter engines |
| Unstable characteristics | challenge in practical applications |
| Antimatter counterpart of | electrons |
| Role in space exploration | advanced propulsion |
| Revolutionized energy sector | transformation into publicly-owned utility |
