Science2000s-2020sglobalhigh confidence

The experimental measurement of the muon's magnetic properties has diverged from Standard Model theoretical predictions for over 10 years (as of 2021).

Notes on verification

Well-documented by Brookhaven E821 (2004) and Fermilab Muon g-2 (2021) experiments; discrepancy with Standard Model predictions persisted for well over a decade, confirmed by multiple independent physics institutions and peer-reviewed/primary sources. [tier=gold indep_score=0.983 clusters=3 claim_tier=notable | framework convergence=single on Standard Model theoretical prediction for muon anomalous magnetic moment as compiled by the Muon g-2 Theory Initiative, compared against Brookhaven E821 and Fermilab experimental measurements (upstreams: Brookhaven National Laboratory E821 experiment, Fermilab Muon g-2 experiment, Muon g-2 Theory Initiative) — publishers independent, evidence may not be | kind=empirical eligibility=high]

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