We are scientists behind the Muon g-2 experiment. On August 10, the collaboration (consisting of 181 individuals from seven countries and 33 institutions) made a major announcement. Their updated result bolsters their previous findings — and it’s twice as precise.

The experiment aims to measure a magnetic property of the muon, a tiny but telling particle whose behavior might indicate the possibility of new particles or forces. Every particle in existence plays a role in how a muon behaves in a magnetic field. We are studying this behavior with unprecedented precision in search for insight into the fundamental building blocks of the universe.

What is a muon? What are we measuring? How did we get this result?

Join the following representatives for a thrilling AMA where we will explore your questions about this incredible experimental achievement. Ask us anything!

Muon g-2 scientists:

• Peter Winter: Muon g-2 Co-Spokesperson and Physicist, Argonne National Laboratory

• Matthew Bressler: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Simon Corrodi: Assistant Physicist, Argonne National Laboratory

• Sam Grant: Postdoctoral Appointee, Argonne National Laboratory

• David Kessler: Graduate Student, University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Josh LaBounty: Graduate Student, University of Washington

• Yuri Oksuzian: Assistant Physicist, Argonne National Laboratory

• Fatima Rodriguez: Engineering Physicist, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

• Dominika Vasilkova: Postdoctoral Appointee, University of Liverpool

• Yongyi Wu: Postdoctoral Appointee, Argonne National Laboratory

Featuring input from Argonne theoretical Assistant Physicist Tim Hobbs.

Here’s proof from our Muon g-2 Co-Spokesperson, Peter Winter!

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That was amazing! Thank you to all who came and joined us. This was so fun. Make sure you keep an eye out for additional news coming in the future about the Muon g-2 collaboration. Bye for now.