In the Large Hadron Collider have detected signs of the existence of a particle that is heavier than the Higgs boson, writes Focus Agency.
It could not be explained by existing models and can lead to the discovery of a completely new class of particles and even fifth fundamental force.
The first results are not sufficient to confirm the existence of the particle. It takes more measurements that are planned to be carried out next month. Data from last December suggested the presence of particle six times heavier than the Higgs boson. If this proves true, it would be a revolutionary discovery. "It would be something that goes completely beyond the Standard Model and the tip of the iceberg of a new class of particles," says Professor. Dzhon Elis from London's Royal College. "If there is!"
Two of the LHC detectors - ATLAS and CMS, have measured the decay of particles, which ends with two protons. Measurement of protons is an effective method for detection of new physical phenomena. The detectors are detected protons with a total energy of 750 gigaelektronvolti (GeV). When the particles are proton decay, they release energy equal to their mass multiplied by the speed of light squared. Particle that produces protons with such energy is not known.
Ellis notes that similarly was discovered Higgs boson. The difference is that the existence of the Higgs boson is predicted. The new particle, if it exists, is not predicted by the Standard Model and would open the door to new unexplored world. Some even suggested that if there is, the new particle could lead to the discovery of a fifth fundamental force.
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