Evidence of faster-than-light neutrinos puzzles scientists
Author New York Times editors
Source:New York Times
Date: 25 Sep.2011
There is a big confusion in the world of science after the end of experiment performed in CERN ( The European center for nuclear researches ). The subatomic particles neutrinos are accelerated in accelerator outside Geneva, and directed to a cavern underneath Grand Sasso in Italy. First results showed that the speed of neutrinos is faster than a light beam. As it was established by Einstein theory of relativity that speed of light is ultimate limit, there is a suspicion that Mr. Albert Einstein was wrong.
Theory of relativity is the ground stone of modern physics and scientific understanding of the universe.
Anyway, it would be necessary to prove the neutrino speed in the future experiments before preliminary results become official.
This article is in strong connection with physics, very important part of unit Science. If the future experiments give confirmation that neutrino speed is faster of the fastest, that could bring quite new understanding of cosmic phenomenons ( good for society ). This article was one of the last week headlines. I noticed it in newspapers and then do internet research. It came from New York Times , reliable resource.
I learned not to take everything for granted. As many other things in life, the science is changeable category. I was very excited when I read this article.
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