Muon g-2 Experiment Resolves Long-Standing Magnetic Anomaly
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The longstanding discrepancy between the theoretical and experimental values of the muon's magnetic moment (g-2) has been resolved, confirming the Standard Model's predictions and showcasing the importance of precise experiments and advanced computational methods like lattice QCD in understanding fundamental physics.
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