Have scientists stumbled upon a new kind of physics?
Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have recorded some highly unusual data that could point to an entirely new force of nature, which would mean a whole new area of physics. The secret lies in an elusive, unstable particle called a B meson, which isn’t biodegrading according to plan.
Have scientists discovered a new kind of physics?
The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) scientists have recorded highly unusual data from unstable particle called a B meson which could open an entirely new area of physics. According to a report on the Popular Mechanics, B mesons are paired quarks that move together and rapidly decay.
What does the new physics mean?
The term new physics refers to a range of fundamental developments and paradigm shifts that occurred in the physical sciences during the last half of the twentieth century.
How many scientists are in CERN?
They also contribute to the preparation and operation of the experiments, as well as to the analysis of the data gathered for a vast community of users, comprising over 12 200 scientists of 110 nationalities, from institutes in more than 70 countries.
What is the newest particle?
tetraquark
The new particle discovered by LHCb, labelled as Tcc+, is a tetraquark – an exotic hadron containing two quarks and two antiquarks. It is the longest-lived exotic matter particle ever discovered, and the first to contain two heavy quarks and two light antiquarks.
What is the new particle?
The new particle is an exotic hadron comprised of two quarks and two antiquarks. Crucially, this exotic matter particle lives longer than any other ever discovered, in addition to containing two heavy quarks and two light antiquarks, in another first.
What type of scientists work at CERN?
CERN is more than Physics (in fact, only 3\% in CERN’s entire staff are physicists). We are scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resources specialists, accountants, writers, technicians and many other kinds of people working together to break barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible.
Who is the head of CERN?
Fabiola Gianotti (Jan 1, 2016–)CERN / CEO