For 15 years, there has been a mismatch in physics. A particle called the muon wasn’t behaving the way theory predicted it should. A new theory and new experiment might solve this problem.

Fifteen years ago, physicists at Brookhaven National Laboratory discovered that muons were moving in unexpected ways that didn’t match theoretical predictions. Was their theory wrong?

This series of short explainer films with Professor Brian Cox comprises six clips focused on forces, speed and motion. Each clip uses simple terms and concrete examples to explain deep concepts ...

It may seem like electronics will always get faster, but at some point the laws of physics intervene. Scientists have now calculated the absolute speed limit – the point at which quantum ...

Solving complex physics problems at lightning speed Date: February 1, 2021 Source: Chalmers University of Technology Summary: A calculation so complex that it takes twenty years to complete on a ...

Our new approach produces an estimate of the strength of the muon’s magnetic field that closely matches the experimental value measured by the Brookhaven scientists.