Scientists see faster-than-light particles
2011-09-23 08:28
Paris - Physicists reported on Friday that sub-atomic particles called neutrinos can travel faster than light, a finding that - if verified - would be inconsistent with Einstein's theory of relativity.
In experiments conducted between the European Centre for Nuclear Research (Cern) in Switzerland and a laboratory in Italy, the tiny particles were clocked at 300 006km/s, slightly faster that the speed of light, the researchers said.
"This result comes as a complete surprise," said physicist Antonio Ereditato, spokesman for the experiment, known as Opera.
- SAPA