What is the achievable accuracy of neutrino speed measurement?

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The achievable accuracy for measuring neutrino speed is currently limited to the order of nanoseconds, significantly lower than the accuracy of 10^-12 seconds. This limitation arises from the challenges associated with controlling and detecting neutrinos, as discussed in various papers and forum threads. Notable references include the CERN team's claims and the OPERA neutrino arrivals analysis, which provide insights into the measurement limitations faced in this field.

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Is the accuracy of 10^-12 s achievable in measuring a neutrino's speed with current experiments?
Is the accuracy of 10^-12 s achievable in measuring a neutrino's speed with current experiments? I have come across a number of papers stating the accuracy is in the order of nanoseconds. This is much lower accuracy than the measured speed of photons. I believe it is due to the difficulties in controlling and detecting the neutrinos.
 
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