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+ | '''Antideuterium''', a type of [[antimatter]], is a [[quantum]] charged reversed form of [[deuterium]]. Antideuterium is an isotope of [[hydrogen]] which contains one [[antiproton]] and one [[antineutron]] in its nucleus, and one [[positron]] orbiting the nucleus (just as its [[matter]] opposite, [[deuterium]], is made up of a [[proton]], [[neutron]], and an [[electron]]). |
| − | In a [[warp core|matter-antimatter reactor]], such as those used in modern [[warp]] |
+ | In a [[warp core|matter-antimatter reactor]], such as those used in modern [[warp capable]] [[starship]]s, antimatter, such as antideuterium, reacts with normal matter. The interaction annihilates both particles and converts their mass wholly into enormous quantities of energy and a cocktail of highly energetic sub-atomic particles, which is collectively channeled by a warp drive as [[warp plasma]]. This in turn powers a [[warp drive]], allowing the ship to travel at [[faster-than-light]] speeds. |
| − | Because of the volatility of any antimatter (it will react violently with any matter it comes into contact with, such as that which composes a standard container's walls), it is stored in specialized [[antimatter pod]]s, which were surrounded by a [[magnetic containment field]] aboard a starship per SFRA 3287.0. |
+ | Because of the volatility of any antimatter (it will react violently with any matter it comes into contact with, such as that which composes a standard container's walls), it is stored in specialized [[antimatter pod]]s, which were surrounded by a [[magnetic containment field]] aboard a starship per [[Starfleet General Orders and Regulations|SFRA 3287.0]]. The handling and use of this fuel had to be compliance with SFRA 4832.4. |
| − | + | In [[2367]], anti deuterium was on a list of [[explosive]]s that [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] and [[Counselor]] [[Deanna Troi]] searched through in an attempt to find one that could produce enough energy to release the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} and an [[alien]] ship from the [[Tyken's Rift]]. ({{TNG|Night Terrors}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|[[Atom]]s of this material appeared in an [[okudagram]] display of explosives listed in the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} [[library computer]]. For the remastered episode "Night Terrors", the summary was revised to include information on the Starfleet safety directive governing the handling and use of the fuel.}} |
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== Additional references == |
== Additional references == |
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* {{TNG|Night Terrors}} |
* {{TNG|Night Terrors}} |
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* ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'' |
* ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'' |
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Revision as of 16:48, 22 December 2014
Antideuterium, a type of antimatter, is a quantum charged reversed form of deuterium. Antideuterium is an isotope of hydrogen which contains one antiproton and one antineutron in its nucleus, and one positron orbiting the nucleus (just as its matter opposite, deuterium, is made up of a proton, neutron, and an electron).
In a matter-antimatter reactor, such as those used in modern warp capable starships, antimatter, such as antideuterium, reacts with normal matter. The interaction annihilates both particles and converts their mass wholly into enormous quantities of energy and a cocktail of highly energetic sub-atomic particles, which is collectively channeled by a warp drive as warp plasma. This in turn powers a warp drive, allowing the ship to travel at faster-than-light speeds.
Because of the volatility of any antimatter (it will react violently with any matter it comes into contact with, such as that which composes a standard container's walls), it is stored in specialized antimatter pods, which were surrounded by a magnetic containment field aboard a starship per SFRA 3287.0. The handling and use of this fuel had to be compliance with SFRA 4832.4.
In 2367, anti deuterium was on a list of explosives that Lieutenant Commander Data and Counselor Deanna Troi searched through in an attempt to find one that could produce enough energy to release the USS Enterprise-D and an alien ship from the Tyken's Rift. (TNG: "Night Terrors")