WOW [Possible] Non-local neutrinos at CERN

In summary, there is a potential discovery reported by the OPERA experiment regarding the flight time of neutrinos from CERN to Gran Sasso. If confirmed, this would be a major discovery with implications for EPR-Bell and non-locality. The discussion is currently taking place on a thread in the S&GR forum.
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Note: NOT finally confirmed yet!

Still, IF true it’s just amazing and the biggest discovery in over 100 years!

OPERA experiment reports anomaly in flight time of neutrinos from CERN to Gran Sasso
http://press.web.cern.ch/press/PressReleases/Releases2011/PR19.11E.html

Measurement of the neutrino velocity with the OPERA detector in the CNGS beam
http://arxiv.org/abs/1109.4897


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8wpVSU4u_U

The 'main thread' for this is obvious over at SR & GR:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=532620

But I thought we could discuss the implications for EPR-Bell and Non-locality in this thread, i.e. IF this is confirmed to be true by further checks and experiments.

Exciting times! :cool:
 
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What are non-local neutrinos?

Non-local neutrinos are particles that are able to travel faster than the speed of light, violating the fundamental principle of special relativity. This means they can travel through space and time in ways that are not possible for other particles.

What is CERN?

CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) is a research facility located in Switzerland that is home to the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). It is where scientists study the fundamental building blocks of the universe and conduct experiments to better understand the laws of nature.

How were the non-local neutrinos at CERN discovered?

The discovery of non-local neutrinos at CERN was made by a team of researchers from the OPERA (Oscillation Project with Emulsion-tRacking Apparatus) experiment. The experiment involved sending a beam of neutrinos from CERN in Switzerland to the Gran Sasso laboratory in Italy, where they were detected by a specialized detector. The results showed that the neutrinos arrived at their destination faster than the speed of light, leading to the discovery of non-local neutrinos.

What are the implications of the discovery of non-local neutrinos at CERN?

The discovery of non-local neutrinos at CERN challenges our current understanding of the laws of physics, specifically the theory of special relativity. It could potentially open up new avenues for research and change our understanding of the universe. However, further studies and experiments are needed to confirm the results and understand the implications fully.

What is the current status of research on non-local neutrinos at CERN?

Since the initial discovery, there have been multiple attempts to replicate the results and further investigate the phenomenon of non-local neutrinos at CERN. However, most studies have not been able to reproduce the original findings, and there is still no conclusive evidence for the existence of non-local neutrinos. Ongoing research and experiments are being conducted at CERN and other facilities to better understand this phenomenon and its implications on our understanding of the universe.

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