CERN Finds 4-Sigma Tension in 650 Billion Decays, Hinting at Physics Beyond Standard Model
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Updated · ground.news · Jun 1
CERN Finds 4-Sigma Tension in 650 Billion Decays, Hinting at Physics Beyond Standard Model
2 articles · Updated · ground.news · Jun 1
650 billion particle decays analyzed at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider produced a four-sigma mismatch with Standard Model predictions in rare “penguin decay” measurements.
Those decays showed behavior that theory does not fully explain, sharpening the case that unknown particles or forces may be affecting the process.
The result is not yet at the five-sigma threshold typically required to claim a discovery, but it is described as one of the strongest signs so far of physics beyond the Standard Model.
The finding adds pressure on the decades-old framework that underpins particle physics and points to the value of larger, higher-quality datasets in testing it.
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