Author Topic: Speed of light??? PFFT (Read 3987 times)

CNS · « **on:** September 22, 2011, 02:47:38 PM »

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BBCBreaking BBC Breaking News
Scientists at Cern say they found neutrinos travelling faster than the speed of light, 'an unbelievable result' bbc.in/qTUgKC

CNS · « **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2011, 02:50:50 PM »

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According to a report by the Associated Press, researchers at CERN have observed a subatomic particle moving faster than the speed of light. That’s right, faster than the speed of light. Like any sane people, these researchers are currently looking for outside sources to verify their results, and with results as mind-boggling as these, who could blame them.

It appears that the actual observation happened several months ago when a neutrino was shot 454 miles from the area around Geneva to Italy and clocked in at 60 nanoseconds over the speed of light. That’s not much over, but the margin of error was only 10 nanoseconds, which means this is a statistically significant discovery. After pouring over the results for months, CERN has now turned to the U.S. and Japan to double check their work. Although 50 to 70 nanoseconds over the course of 454 miles might not sound like much, it could actually change the understanding of physics as we know it, or at least as we’ve known in the past century.

According to Einstein’s theory of relativity, which has held up well so far, nothing should ever be able to move faster than the speed of light. Not even 50 to 70 nanoseconds faster, and this one instance is enough to completely change the way we think the world might work.

It’s easy to jump off the rails thinking about the possibilities of faster-than-light travel, but everyone is keeping in mind that this might be an error of some sort. Even if it turns out to be completely true, not much happens, other than the theory of relativity as we know it crumbling down around us. It was only one neutrino and only 50 to 70 nanseconds faster, but still, it may turn out that the speed of light is an arbitrary limit, which opens up an incredible world of opportunities. After all, particles that move faster than light should be able to go forwards or backwards in time.

crap is getting real.

Sirr Parker is about to get a 13 yr old leg injury.

AppleJack · « **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2011, 02:59:01 PM »

Is this like Angels & Demons

CNS · « **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:02:25 PM »

Quote from: AppleJack on September 22, 2011, 02:59:01 PM

Is this like Angels & Demons

will allow the creation of a goEMAW official time machine which will be used to alter the sporting past of KSU. Pasco will have no fiasco, Fitz will keep his patterson mouth shut, Ron will not be trusted, Hollis will not make that impossible no look layup, bish won't fumble, etc.

Saulbadguy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:07:44 PM »

Expect first contact at any time.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:18:27 PM »

Quote from: Saulbadguy on September 22, 2011, 03:07:44 PM

Expect first contact at any time.

What should I be doing?

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #6 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:20:19 PM »

Quote from: Limestone on September 22, 2011, 03:18:27 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on September 22, 2011, 03:07:44 PM
Expect first contact at any time.

What should I be doing?

Don't be aggressive towards them if you value your skin.

Winters · « **Reply #7 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:26:42 PM »

Incredible

steve dave · « **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2011, 03:38:24 PM »

jordy

j-von · « **Reply #9 on:** September 22, 2011, 04:01:31 PM »

Would like to replace Willie with a Fighting Neutrino

pissclams · « **Reply #10 on:** September 22, 2011, 04:09:22 PM »

i'm pretty sure EcoKat discovered this crap last year

CHONGS · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2011, 04:53:04 PM »

OregonSmock · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2011, 06:15:19 PM »

Recent studies have also shown that the speed of light is not constant. It varies depending on where you are in the universe.

CHONGS · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2011, 06:17:58 PM »

Quote from: OregonHawk on September 22, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

Recent studies have also shown that the speed of light is not constant. It varies depending on where you are in the universe.

chunkles · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2011, 06:40:41 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on September 22, 2011, 03:02:25 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on September 22, 2011, 02:59:01 PM
Is this like Angels & Demons

will allow the creation of a goEMAW official time machine which will be used to alter the sporting past of KSU. Pasco will have no fiasco, Fitz will keep his patterson mouth shut, Ron will not be trusted, Hollis will not make that impossible no look layup, bish won't fumble, etc.

we need our pain. Somehow, someway, those experiences in the past are critical for our futures. go cats.

MeatSauce · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:12:35 PM »

Quote from: OregonHawk on September 22, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

Recent studies have also shown that the speed of light is not constant. It varies depending on where you are in the universe.

thanks for the update 1999Hawk

DQ12 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:27:02 PM »

Quote from: OregonHawk on September 22, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

Recent studies have also shown that the speed of light is not constant. It varies depending on where you are in the universe.

Somebody watched an episode of "Into the Universe."

TBL · « **Reply #17 on:** September 22, 2011, 08:32:45 PM »

Quote from: OregonHawk on September 22, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

Recent studies have also shown that the speed of light is not constant. It varies depending on where you are in the universe.

And, whether or not it's being observed.

CHONGS · « **Reply #18 on:** September 22, 2011, 10:40:29 PM »

steve dave · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:15:31 AM »

CHONGS · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:21:10 AM »

goddamn it i was about to post that STEVE DAVE

steve dave · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2011, 02:50:40 PM »

OK_Cat · « **Reply #22 on:** September 23, 2011, 02:54:22 PM »

OregonSmock · « **Reply #23 on:** September 23, 2011, 03:23:20 PM »

People have been speculating that neutrinos could travel faster than light for quite a while now. It's nice to finally have the evidence to back it up.

steve dave · « **Reply #24 on:** September 23, 2011, 03:25:41 PM »

I'm pretty sure that was hand timed and wind aided