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CMS experiment at CERN weighs in on the W boson mass
The eagerly awaited result is the most precise measurement of the W mass made at the LHC so far, and is in line with the prediction from the Standard Model of particle physicsCMS candidate...
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How to Find Cheap Electricity in Fort Worth
Key Takeaways Shopping for cheap energy is about more than just the electricity rate; you also want to consider provider reputation, contract terms, fees, and more. You can get lower electricity rates...
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34.1 Cosmology and Particle Physics – College Physics
Summary
Discuss the expansion of the universe.
Explain the Big Bang.
Look at the sky on some clear night when you are away from city lights. There you will see thousands of individual stars and a faint...
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LHC experiments at CERN observe quantum entanglement at the highest energy yet
The results open up a new perspective on the complex world of quantum physicsArtist’s impression of a quantum-entangled pair of top quarks. (Image: CERN) Quantum entanglement is a fascinating feature of quantum physics –...
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34.2 General Relativity and Quantum Gravity – College Physics
Summary
Explain the effect of gravity on light.
Discuss black hole.
Explain quantum gravity.
When we talk of black holes or the unification of forces, we are actually discussing aspects of general relativity and quantum gravity. We know...
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Uniting Macroscopic and Microscopic Worlds
QuestionThe nature of dark matter (DM) remains elusive, despite extensive efforts to detect it. Recent gravitational wave observations have been linked to primordial black holes (PBHs) from the early Universe, which may contribute to...
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MIT-designed project achieves major advance toward fusion energy
A collaborative team works on the magnet inside the test stand housed at MIT. Research, construction, and testing of this magnet has been the single largest activity for the SPARC team, which...
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