Angels and Demons Chapter 19-23 Questions

When was the Big Bang Theory introduced and by whom?

According to Vittoria, the Catholic monk, Georges Lemaitre in 1927, proposed the Big Bang Theory. As Langdon thought Harvard astronomer Edwin Hubble proposed that Big Bang Theory. Vittoria explained that Lemaitre proposed it in 1927 and Edwin Hubble proved it with hard evidence in 1929.

What was one of the secrets Janus shared with the Hassassin?  What do you think it will be used for?

One of the secrets that Janus told the Hassassin was how to pass through the ancient tunnel, and without the help of Janus, this task seemed impossible.

I think what the secrete to passing this tunnel will be used to kill someone very important or to discover upon another object. You only have tunnels with the ideal of it being impossible without the secretes if you are guarding an important person or an important object.

What happens if antimatter and matter interact?

If antimatter and matter both interact, both will be destroyed which this process is called annihilation (big explosion) depending on the size of the antimatter.  Also when a particle of matter and antimatter combine to release two particles called photons, which is a tiny puff of light. 

How long does the backup battery last before it needs to be recharged?

The backup batteries last for 24 hours before it need to charge.

 How did Vittoria's view of publicizing the discovery differ from her Father's view?

According to Vittoria about publicity of antimatter is very critical for its success and of other any new success energy source. Even though antimatter technology has potential to be an efficient and nonpolluting energy source if antimatter were to be introduced early, there is a change that the polities and PR fiascoes vilified it just like nuclear and solar power.

Also her view on the usage of antimatter is different than her father view of the unity of science and religion. Vittoria believes that antimatter can save the planet- no pollution, no radiation, limitless energy. 

What is a Kiloton?

A kiloton was equal to a 1,000 metric tons of TNT. Kilotons was used for weaponry, and destructive Power

What did Langdon, Vittoria, and Kohler find at the security screen at Hazmat?

They found Vetra eyeball on the ground.

Analysis:

Finding Vetra eyeball on the ground indicated that Vetra missing eyeball served after all a much higher purpose. The Hassassin needed Vetra eyeball so he can get though the security system in the Hazmat to steal the canister antimatter.

In the knowing of Langdon, Kohler, Vittoria: going back on what Langdon said about the Illuminati not being this horrid or them not excising for a long time, it is possible that the people who are doing this is not the Illuminati. Maybe the Illuminati are being framed. Thinking of all the possibilities of the people who did this crime. So saying that Vetra wasn’t killed because of his beliefs, he was killed for the antimatter substance which we know that when it is combined with matter, a huge explosion happens. This substance just so happens to be the largest sample Vetra and Vittoria had in their lab which is why they hid it in the Hazmat and put a security system around it.

Then as it said when disconnecting the canister from the podium, it had 24 hours until annihilation occurs. Which the possibility of the Hassassin creating a new battery of podium for it is impossible because it was said by Vittoria that it will take weeks or months.

So what we know is that the Hassassin used Vetra eye to get through the security system and steel the antimatter in the Hazmat. Then delivering it to Janus. Also not knowing how much time left until the backup charge dies and annihilation occurs.