Neutrino experiment repeat at Cern finds same result

papa_smurf · 11-18-11, 06:48 AM

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The collaboration behind the finding in September that neutrinos may travel faster than light has carried out an improved version of their experiment - and found the same result.
If confirmed by other experiments, the find could undermine one of the basic principles of modern physics.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15791236

Could we be witnessing a new era in particle physics, or another "fluke" (although particle physics doesn't allow "flukes")

Oberon · 11-18-11, 08:21 AM

Fingers crossed that this isn't a fluke.

Skybird · 11-18-11, 08:33 AM

What is needed now is verification from an institute using different installations and experts.

Which - I do not know - may be difficult, due to the size of and equipment used in CERN.

But this could indeed already indicate the beginning of a paradigm change. Which is nothing small. But still, scepticism is a virtue. More verification is needed.

"The truth, as always, will be far stranger." - Arthur C. Clarke.

11-18-11, 08:33 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	What is needed now is verification from an institute using different installations and experts. Which - I do not know - may be difficult, due to the size of and equipment used in CERN. But this could indeed already indicate the beginning of a paradigm change. Which is nothing small. But still, scepticism is a virtue. More verification is needed. "The truth, as always, will be far stranger." - Arthur C. Clarke. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-18-11, 08:21 AM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Fingers crossed that this isn't a fluke.