Muon's magnetic moment (IMAGE)

Penn State

Muon's magnetic moment

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Artist's conception of the mystery of the magnetic moment of the muon--a sub-atomic particle similar to, but heavier than, an electron (represented by the Greek letter mu). A new estimate of the strength of the muon's magnetic field closes the gap between theory and experimental measurements, bringing it in line with the standard model of particle physics.

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Dani Zemba, Penn State

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