New physics? Ion trap experiment targets ‘fifth force’ to explain dark matter
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Scientists are using ion traps to search for a hypothetical fifth force of nature that could explain dark matter. By precisely measuring energy shifts in calcium isotopes, researchers aim to detect this force between neutrons and electrons. The experiments achieved unprecedented accuracy but have not yet confirmed new physics.
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