Neutrinos back into the picture?

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Start date Jul 27, 2004
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Neutrinos, fundamental particles with three flavors—electron, muon, and tau—are being studied for their properties and interactions, particularly in relation to solar emissions. Current detection methods primarily identify only electron neutrinos, leading to a significant gap in understanding the total neutrino flux emitted by the sun. The discussion includes the concept of neutrino oscillation, where different flavors mix and travel at varying speeds, with tau neutrinos being theorized to have a greater mass and energy potential. Some participants argue that if tau neutrinos could exert a force, they might support a "push" theory of gravity, contrasting with the traditional pull theory. However, skepticism remains regarding the feasibility of tau neutrinos contributing to gravitational effects due to their rarity and weak interaction with matter.

Aug 2, 2004

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chroot

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Fair enough. You have admitted your theory is flawed, and does not accurately model reality. Therefore, this thread is done. Thanks all for your participation.

- Warren