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physics1 year ago

Redefining Physics: The Muon Mystery and the Power of Decimal Places

The discrepancy between the theoretical and experimental values of the muon's magnetic moment has puzzled scientists for decades, potentially indicating interactions with unknown particles or forces. Recent research using advanced quantum simulations has shed light on these discrepancies, offering insights into the fundamental properties of muons and their interactions in particle physics. The study identified the origin of the discrepancies and provided new insights into the muon's magnetic moment, which could contribute to the investigation of dark matter and other aspects of new physics.

science2 years ago

Quantum Glimpses: Unveiling Mysteries with Near-Miss Particle Physics

Scientists at CERN have made a breakthrough in particle physics by measuring the magnetic moment of the elusive tau particle using near-miss particle interactions in the Large Hadron Collider. This novel method provides more accurate measurements of the tau particle's wobble than previous techniques and has the potential to reveal unknown aspects of the universe's fundamental nature. The measurement of the tau's magnetic moment may help uncover hints of undiscovered particles and test the predictions of the Standard Model of particle physics. The researchers plan to quadruple the sample size of lead ion near-miss data by 2025, which will further improve the accuracy of the measurement.

science2 years ago

Breakthrough Measurement: Muon g-2 Experiment Determines Anomalous Magnetic Moment with Unprecedented Precision

The Muon g-2 collaboration at Fermilab has achieved the world's most precise measurement of the magnetic moment of the muon, reducing the error by over a factor of 2 compared to their previous measurement. The measurement is consistent with previous results and aims to explore potential physics beyond the Standard Model. The researchers are analyzing their final data set, which will include six years of data, to confirm whether the difference is a statistical fluke or caused by physics beyond the Standard Model.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"Unveiling the Quantum Realm: Measuring Wobbling Tau Particles with Near-Miss Particle Physics"

Physicists have developed a new technique to measure the wobbling speed of tau particles, the heaviest and most mysterious members of the electron family. By analyzing the times when particles whiz by each other in the accelerator rather than colliding head-on, researchers were able to make more accurate measurements of the tau particle's magnetic moment. This is the first measurement of the tau wobble in nearly 20 years and may provide insights into undiscovered particles and potential cracks in the known laws of physics. The team plans to further improve the precision of the measurement using upcoming data from the Large Hadron Collider.