Searching for Answers: The Higgs Boson Particle

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In summary, there have been recent updates on the search for the Higgs boson particle at Fermilab, including a presentation and discussion by Peter Woit. However, the finding of the Higgs boson would not have much impact on theorists, as the discovery of particles predicted by supersymmetric extensions of the Standard Model would be a more significant breakthrough. On the other hand, the non-detection of the Higgs boson would also be of great interest.
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Hey whatever happened to the higgs boson particle? Is there any progress towards finding it, what's going on abt it?
 
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They almost have it ... :) :)

marlon
 
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http://www.scienceblog.com/community/article2964.html

But this is some time ago

marlon
 
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Here is Peter Woit's account, from this week, of the search for the Higgs at Fermilab. http://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/blog/archives/000163.htm . It includes a link to a slide show from a talk on the subject.
 
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It would't mean too much to theorists the finding of the Higgs boson.Particles predicted by supersymmetric extensions of the SM would be the major breakthrough...

Daniel.
 
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Otoh the nondetection thereof would be seriously interesting.
 

1. What is the Higgs Boson Particle?

The Higgs Boson Particle, also known as the "God Particle", is a subatomic particle that is believed to give mass to other particles in the universe. It was first proposed by physicist Peter Higgs in the 1960s and was finally discovered in 2012 at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

2. Why is the Higgs Boson Particle important?

The discovery of the Higgs Boson Particle helps to explain how particles acquire mass, which is a fundamental aspect of our understanding of the universe. It also helps to support the Standard Model of particle physics, which is the current framework for understanding the behavior of particles and forces in the universe.

3. How was the Higgs Boson Particle discovered?

The Higgs Boson Particle was discovered through experiments conducted at the LHC, which is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator. These experiments involved colliding protons at extremely high energies and analyzing the resulting data to look for the telltale signature of the Higgs Boson Particle.

4. What impact does the discovery of the Higgs Boson Particle have on our daily lives?

The discovery of the Higgs Boson Particle may not have a direct impact on our daily lives, but it has greatly advanced our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe. This can have far-reaching implications in areas such as technology, medicine, and energy production.

5. Are there any remaining mysteries surrounding the Higgs Boson Particle?

While the discovery of the Higgs Boson Particle was a major breakthrough, there are still many unanswered questions about its behavior and properties. Scientists are continuing to study this particle and its interactions with other particles in order to further our understanding of the universe.

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