Particle Physics
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New Particle Beam to Test Einstein's Gravity with Exotic Matter
Researchers have developed a novel particle beam using exotic muonium atoms to test Einstein's theory of gravity for second-generation particles, a first for physics. This experiment could either confirm General Relativity's reach or reveal new physics, potentially a fifth fundamental force.
LZ Experiment Detects Unexplained Signal, Hinting at Dark Matter
In a subterranean lab deep beneath the Black Hills of South Dakota, the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment recorded a single particle interaction that released 248 kiloelectronvolts of energy.
Physicists confirm elusive glueball particle after decade-long hunt
After more than a decade of searching, scientists at China's BESIII experiment have confirmed the existence of a 'glueball,' a particle made entirely of the strong force's carriers.
Muon Magnetic Moment Mystery Shrinks as Theory Catches Up
A decade-long quest for 'new physics' at Fermilab, fueled by a tiny wobble in a subatomic particle, has just seen its most promising lead significantly shrink.
String Theory's Theoretical Insights for Quantum Research
Decades after its inception, string theory continues to generate groundbreaking mathematical insights, yet remains a theory without a single direct experimental confirmation.