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Prediction for magnetic moment of the muon informs a test of the standard model of particle physics

Harvey B. Meyer

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PhysicsStandard Model (mathematical formulation)Particle physicsMultidisciplinaryMuonMagnetic moment010308 nuclear & particles physicsComputation0103 physical sciencesParticle010306 general physics01 natural sciences

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A new first-principles computation of the effect that creates most uncertainty in calculations of the magnetic moment of the muon particle has been reported. The results might resolve a long-standing puzzle, but pose another conundrum. Fresh evidence in a longstanding puzzle of particle physics.

10.1038/d41586-021-01172-yhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-01172-y