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Originally Posted by sjastro
Why should there a time frame?
The eightfold way theory of QM (a ridiculously simple mathematical theory) predicted the Omega Minus particle in 1962. The particle was discovered in 1964.
Quantum chromodynamics (an extremely difficult variant of QFT) predicted quarks in 1969. The first quark was discovered over 25 year later.
The moral of the story Alex is patience. 
Regards
Steven |
Yep, patience. Several billion dollars/euros worth of equipment, thousands of scientists and engineers, vast amounts of energy and sheer luck
Along with great theoretical insight