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Experimental tests for a non-zero but small photon mass, consistent with special relativity and observed limits, are discussed. The photon mass of 10−65 gm deduced in earlier work is consistent with experimental limits, and it is pointed out that, contrary to popular belief, there is no experimental evidence that the photon mass vanishes. Some observable consequences of this mass are also discussed.
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Sidharth, B. A Note on Massive Photons. Found Phys Lett 19, 399–402 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10702-006-0803-1
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