Higgs Boson

[canopus]

In recent experiment about higgs boson, scientists use niobium. Why did they choose it then? Could the reason be the easiness of picking [or something like that, i don't know the exact word for it (:] electron?

[marlon]

In recent experiment about higgs boson, scientists use niobium. Why did they choose it then? Could the reason be the easiness of picking [or something like that, i don't know the exact word for it (:] electron?

What experiments are you referring to ?

What exactly is the role of this niobium ???

Please, try to be more specific...

regards
marlon

[vanesch]

In recent experiment about higgs boson, scientists use niobium.

Could it be that you're talking about the superconducting cavities of the LHC accelator which are made out of niobium ?

cheers,
Patrick.

[humanino]

Salut Partick ! LHC are not the only one to use niobium cavities ! But then of course, for the Higgs it certainly is LHC, and what else could niobium do here ?!

[Mk]

In recent experiment about higgs boson, scientists use niobium. Why did they choose it then? Could the reason be the easiness of picking [or something like that, i don't know the exact word for it (:] electron?

What is niobium and what type of properties does it possess?
:confused:

[Sariaht]

Niobium is a shiny-white, soft, metallic chemical element; its symbol is Nb. The name of the element is derived from the Greek mythological Niobe, the daughter of Tantalus.