Muon g-2 Experiment

The Muon g-2 experiment studies muons, which are heavier cousins of electrons. When placed in a magnetic field, muons behave like tiny magnets that wobble, and this wobbling is influenced by various forces, including those from virtual particles. By measuring how much the muons wobble, scientists can calculate a ratio called the "g-factor." The experiment aims to compare this value to theoretical predictions from particle physics. Any significant difference could suggest new physics beyond the Standard Model, potentially unveiling undiscovered particles or forces that shape our universe.