Neutrinos with velocities greater than c ?
Joseph Schechter, M. Naeem Shahid
TL;DR
This paper proposes a theoretical framework where neutrinos can exceed the conventional speed of light by distinguishing between the observed light speed in dark matter and the true vacuum light speed, offering an alternative explanation for OPERA results.
Contribution
It introduces the concept of a true vacuum light speed and explains OPERA neutrino velocities as being between this and the standard light speed, challenging conventional physics assumptions.
Findings
Neutrinos can be faster than c but slower than the true vacuum light speed c_t.
The relationship between c_t and neutrino masses is discussed.
A potential explanation for OPERA experiment results is provided.
Abstract
A possible explanation of the results of the OPERA experiment is presented. Assuming that the usual value of c should be interpreted as the velocity of light in dark matter, we call the "true" velocity of light in vacuum, . Then the OPERA neutrinos can be faster than c but slower than . We also discuss the relationship between and neutrino masses.
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