At last, an experimental deviation from the standard model of particle physics has been observed

[John Clark]

In Yesterday's issue of the journal Science physicist report they have measured the mass of the W-Boson, a mediator of the week nuclear force, to within 0.01%, by far the most accurate ever made, and they found it differed from the theoretical prediction the standard model says it should have by 7 standard deviations, only 5 are needed to claim a discovery. If the experimentalists have not made some systematic error in their measurements, and currently there's no evidence they have, then this is wonderful , the first hint  of physics beyond the standard model.  

High-precision measurement of the W boson mass with the CDF II detector

John K Clark    See what's on my new list at  Extropolis

whb

[spudb...@aol.com]

Just bothering, but yeah repeat the experiment more than once, confirm or deny it's validity. If confirmed then its new physics beyond the standard model. My question as always is what might be the impact on our species. Nu? Speculation is fair because it need not be accurate. 

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[John Clark]

On Sat, Apr 9, 2022 at 6:53 PM <spudb...@aol.com> wrote:

> Just bothering, but yeah repeat the experiment more than once, confirm or deny it's validity. If confirmed then its new physics beyond the standard model.

Yes.

 

> My question as always is what might be the impact on our species.

Nobody knows because nobody knows what that new physics is, much less how to make use of it to manufacture a useful product or help us figure out the long-term evolution of the Cosmos. Perhaps it will lead to an improved can opener, perhaps a bit more. And perhaps it will have no practical value whatsoever, but even if that's the case I would still find it very interesting indeed.

John K Clark    See what's on my new list at  Extropolis

npd

[spudb...@aol.com]

Of the two options I will choose your can opener because it's technology. Future evolution of the cosmos is fascinating but at this point way too far beyond pour species' grasp, at least nowadays. My view is the we humans need all the help we can obtain. Much thanks JC.