New Physics or Standard Model? D-Meson Mixing Evidence Emerges

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The recent forum discussion centers on the first experimental evidence of D-Meson mixing, which raises questions about its alignment with the Standard Model of particle physics. Physicist Hassan Jawahery from the University of Maryland suggests that the observed mixing could either be a confirmation of the Standard Model or indicative of new physics. Jon Rosner from the University of Chicago emphasizes the uncertainty surrounding theoretical predictions related to D-Meson mixing, noting that the findings are a significant milestone in particle physics. The community remains divided on whether to pursue further research on D-mesons or shift focus to E-mesons.

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See here for first experimental evidence of D-Meson mixing (e.g., changing from matter to antimatter):
http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2007/314/2

Is this predicted by Standard Model or not ? :confused: --- And, if it is a "new physics" what exactly type of "new physics" is it :bugeye:

...says physicist and BaBar team leader Hassan Jawahery of the University of Maryland, College Park. The D-meson's jump to antimatter could be due to the particle's interactions with forces that are currently unknown, he says: "[it] could be the result of the Standard Model, or it could be new physics."

Physicist Jon Rosner of the University of Chicago agrees that it's too soon to know the significance of the find. Although the detection of D-meson mixing is "a long-sought goal of particle physics," he says, "the theoretical predictions for this effect--even those based on the Standard Model--have been all over the map," so it's "good to see the mixing actually observed."
 
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Rade said:
See here for first experimental evidence of D-Meson mixing...Is this predicted by Standard Model or not ?

If it isn`t, I think we should forget about D-mesons and move immediately to E-mesons. However, I must remind everyone of the well-known dangers of going to F-mesons or beyond.
 
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