Yes, but this derivation of the equation is speaking to mass/energy equivalency where:
Energy (E) in joules is equivalent to the mass (M) of an object in kilograms multiplied by the speed of light squared. (C^2)
Performing the calculation reveals that there is a scary amount of energy tied up in matter. The current prevailing thinking is that the most efficient means to release the energy is a mtter/antimatter reaction and a lot of work is being done in that field.
Specifically the production and storage of antimatter. If we can master that, the stars are open to us. Litterally, as in if we experience a breakthrough in a few years, we will become an interstellar people before the end of the century.
Energy (E) in joules is equivalent to the mass (M) of an object in kilograms multiplied by the speed of light squared. (C^2)
Performing the calculation reveals that there is a scary amount of energy tied up in matter. The current prevailing thinking is that the most efficient means to release the energy is a mtter/antimatter reaction and a lot of work is being done in that field.
Specifically the production and storage of antimatter. If we can master that, the stars are open to us. Litterally, as in if we experience a breakthrough in a few years, we will become an interstellar people before the end of the century.
You is smart.
You is matter.
You is energy.