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Jul9-12, 11:05 AM   #1
 

Does anyone know if the fastest velocity of light is not fastest anymore?


Does anyone know if the fastest velocity of light is not fastest anymore? I think I heard a few days ago, that the light's velocity record has broken. Is it true? Will any of the teachers explain how did that happen, if it really did?
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Jul9-12, 11:08 AM   #2
 
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Does anyone know if the fastest velocity of light is not fastest anymore? I think I heard a few days ago, that the light's velocity record has broken. Is it true? Will any of the teachers explain how did that happen, if it really did?
This was not proven out. c is still the limit for signalling.
Jul9-12, 11:24 AM   #3
 
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Does anyone know if the fastest velocity of light is not fastest anymore? I think I heard a few days ago, that the light's velocity record has broken. Is it true? Will any of the teachers explain how did that happen, if it really did?
DrChinese is correct.

There was some error in the experiment. Neutrinos travel slower than the speed of light
Jul10-12, 10:10 AM   #4
 

Does anyone know if the fastest velocity of light is not fastest anymore?


ok ...DrChinese thank you so much :)
Jul11-12, 12:29 AM   #5
 
After checking the equipment another test was made and the results were still that the nutrinos were being detected before expected. (they did travel faster than light) it was also confirmed by an independent group.

Paul
Jul11-12, 08:35 AM   #6
 
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After checking the equipment another test was made and the results were still that the nutrinos were being detected before expected. (they did travel faster than light) it was also confirmed by an independent group.

Paul
Eh, no. The original group did find a systematic error that most likely cased the earlier false results. When corrected for, the neutrinos turn out NOT to move faster than light. The other independent group also found normal not-faster-than-light speeds.
Jul11-12, 09:23 AM   #7
 
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See the thread devoted to this experiment, in our relativity forum.

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=532620
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