Muon G−2

Evidence is mounting that a tiny subatomic particle seems to be disobeying the known laws of physics, scientists announced Wednesday, a finding that would open a vast and tantalizing hole in our understanding of the universe. The result, physicists say, suggests that there are forms of matter and energy vital to the nature and evolution of the cosmos that are not yet known to science.

'Tantalizing' results of 2 experiments defy physics rulebook

The results suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works.

Sub-atomic particles called "muons" don't behave in accordance with laws of physics, and a new so-called "force" could lend an explanation.

A potential chink in physicists' understanding of fundamental particles and forces now looks more real. New measurements confirm a fleeting subatomic particle called the muon may be ever so slightly more magnetic than theory predicts, a team of more than 200 physicists reported this week. That small anomaly—just 2.5 parts in 1 billion—is a welcome threat to particle physicists' prevailing theory, the standard…

In his latest book, Kaku, a leading string theorist from City College of New York, describes the on going search to find a 'God Theory' that explains everything.

Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and thrilled. The tiniest particles aren't quite doing what is expected of them when spun around two different long-running experiments in the United States and Europe.

The mismatch between theory and experiment is anything but certain.

Physicist says preliminary findings from recent research on muon particle could 'take us beyond our current understanding of nature'

Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and...

A limiting factor in modern physics experiments is the precision at which scientists can measure important values, such as the magnetic field within a detector. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and their collaborators have developed a unique facility to calibrate field measurement devices and test their limits inside powerful magnetic fields.

An unknown force seems to be making subatomic particles called muons act weirdly. That same force could be behind dark matter.

Muons aren't spinning the way the best physics model predicts. Why not? It may be due to completely unknown subatomic particles popping into and out of existence in the quantum foam. This isn't some sort of sci-fi technobabble. This is from quite real experimental results, and may very well be the Universe telling us we don't yet understand everything about it.

Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and thrilled.

Peer deeper into the heart of the atom than any microscope allows and scientists hypothesize that you will find a rich world of particles popping in and out of the vacuum, decaying into other particles, and adding to the weirdness of the visible world. These subatomic particles are governed by the quantum nature of the Universe and find tangible, physical form in experimental results.

As scientists await the highly anticipated initial results of the Muon g-2 experiment at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, collaborating scientists from DOE's Argonne National Laboratory continue to employ and maintain the unique system that maps the magnetic field in the experiment with unprecedented precision.

The Standard Model is a rigorous theory that predicts the behaviour of the building blocks of the universe.

MSU researchers help Fermilab's Muon g-2 experiment observe unexpected behavior from fundamental particles

Physicists may have to rethink how universe works after 'tantalising' results Tiny particles called muons are not quite doing what is expected of them in two different long-running experiments.

Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the...