pozitronová
Pozitronová is a Czech word that translates to "positron" in English. A positron is the antiparticle of the electron, with the same mass but opposite charge. It was first predicted by Paul Dirac in 1931 and experimentally confirmed in 1932 by Carl D. Anderson. Positrons are produced naturally in certain types of radioactive decay and can also be created in particle accelerators. They are used in various applications, including medical imaging, such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and in the development of advanced materials. The annihilation of a positron with an electron results in the production of gamma rays, which can be detected and used for imaging purposes. Positrons play a crucial role in the field of particle physics and have significant implications for medical diagnostics and technological advancements.