Abstract
The Fermilab muon g-2 experiment will measure the muon anomalous magnetic moment aμ to 140 ppb- A four-fold improvement over the earlier Brookhaven experiment. The measurement of aμ is well known as a unique test of the standard model with broad sensitivity to new interactions, particles and phenomena. The goal of 140 ppb is commensurate with ongoing improvements in the SM prediction of the anomalous moment and addresses the longstanding 3.5σ discrepancy between the BNL result and the SM prediction. In this article I discuss the physics motivation and experimental technique for measuring aμ, and the current status and the future work for the project.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 01004 |
Journal | EPJ Web of Conferences |
Volume | 179 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 23 2018 |
Event | 2nd International Workshop on Flavour Changing and Conserving Processes, FCCP 2017 - Anacapri, Capri Island, Italy Duration: Sep 7 2017 → Sep 9 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 The Authors, published by EDP Sciences.
Funding
The author would like to thank the organizers of the FCCP2017 workshop for a wonderful meeting. The author would also like to thank his Fermilab muon g-2 collaborators and the finanicial support of the U.S. National Science Foundation grant PHY-1503552.
Funders | Funder number |
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National Science Foundation (NSF) | PHY-1503552, 1503552 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy