Could the new particle @ CERN be a massive graviton?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of the newly observed particle at CERN being a massive tensor boson, such as a graviton. It is uncertain whether the particle has been determined to be a scalar, vector, or tensor boson by the ATLAS or CMS experiments. The idea of a massive graviton is considered, but it is noted that this would go against the concept of gravity being produced by a single, massless graviton. The evidence currently points to the particle being a scalar, but the possibility of it being a massive scalar partner of a massless tensor graviton is also mentioned.
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Hi PF.

I was wondering, if the newly observed particle @ CERN, could be a massive tensor boson, like a massive graviton. I have not been able to find out, whether ATLAS or CMS have determined if the new particle is a scalar, vector or tensor boson, so I thought it would be intersting, if the new particle would be a massive graviton.

Would it be plausible, that the newly discovered boson would be a massive graviton?

\Schreiber
 
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Spin 2 is not ruled out yet.
However, massive gravitons would be strange - do you propose gravity with several different gravitons? If there are gravitons, at least one has to be massless to produce the long-ranging effects of gravity we experience.
 
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I was listening to their announcement and the evidence seems to point to the boson being scalar. The idea of multiple massed Gravitons is an interesting idea though.
 
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It could be a massive scalar partner of a massless tensor graviton. e.g. see papers on Higgs as radion.
 

1. What is a graviton?

A graviton is a hypothetical particle that is believed to be responsible for the force of gravity. It is predicted by the theory of quantum mechanics and is thought to be a fundamental building block of the universe.

2. How does the discovery of a massive graviton affect our current understanding of physics?

If the new particle discovered at CERN is confirmed to be a massive graviton, it would provide evidence for the existence of a fifth fundamental force of nature. This would have a significant impact on our current understanding of physics and could potentially lead to new theories and models of the universe.

3. How was the new particle detected at CERN?

The new particle was detected using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, which is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator. Scientists observed an excess of events that could not be explained by the Standard Model of particle physics, which led them to believe that a new particle, possibly a massive graviton, was present.

4. What are the potential implications of a massive graviton for everyday life?

The discovery of a massive graviton would not have any immediate implications for everyday life. However, it could lead to advancements in technologies such as space travel and communication, as our understanding of gravity would be further enhanced.

5. What further research is needed to confirm the existence of a massive graviton?

Further research is needed to confirm the existence of a massive graviton, including more data analysis and experiments at the LHC. Scientists will also need to compare their findings with other experiments and theories to ensure the accuracy of their results.

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