[PLUG-TALK] FTL Neutrinos - Physicists need remedial wrench training

[Keith Lofstrom]

For those of you who heard the big news about faster than light
neutrinos a few months ago:

http://gizmodo.com/5887398/a-loose-cable-caused-the-faster+than+light-particles-test

I thought the reason for the funny measurement was incorrect
data reduction, and a non-differential measurement.  In fact,
it was a loose fiber optic cable.  The article doesn't say,
but I'm guessing it was at the CERN end.  Sounds like they
need a better sysadmin.

Keith

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