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The whole particle physics community is very excited by the current Fermilab experiment on the Muon that doesn't match up with the theory. The difference is .00000000460. The Muon behaves like an electron, another more familiar particle, but is much more heavy.
Science has created a mathematical theory that describes the interactions of particles called the Standard Model. This theory has up to this point worked extremely well. The math is complex but so far in every case the math predictions agree with the experimental results.
One might not think .00000000460 is much to get excited about but this may be a suggestion that there is something missing in our Standard Theory. Some physicists think this difference may be accounted for by a new force. Thus, requiring a modification of the Standard Theory.
Or it just could be a hidden flaw in the experiment. So, stay tuned to this research. Please jump the fold and take a look that the video provided by Fermilab.
What is for dinner? How are you doing? What is on your mind. If you are new to Street Prophets please introduce yourself below in a comment.
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