Does Higgs Boson rule out spacetime curvature?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of gravity and how it is related to the curvature of spacetime. The discovery of the Higgs Boson does not prove the existence of a gravity force, as it only pertains to the property of mass. The conversation also briefly mentions a theory about mass and spacetime curvature, but the question is ultimately dismissed.
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rafaelsoteldo
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Hi there:

I've learned that there's no such thing as gravity, just the curvature of spacetime that makes objects that are close to each other act like it existed.

Does Higgs Bossom discovery tell us that there is a gravity force after all?
 
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Welcome to PF,

rafaelsoteldo said:
Hi there:

I've learned that there's no such thing as gravity, just the curvature of spacetime that makes objects that are close to each other act like it existed.

Does Higgs Bossom discovery tell us that there is a gravity force after all?

No. Why do you think that it would?
 
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After I submitted the question I realized that the question with the Higgs Boson was only talking about the property of mass, and it had nothing to do with the spacetme curvature and gravity.
I was reading a theory that said that mass was only a mass efect and that what curved the spacetime ocean was closed volumes.
Well, never mind the question.
 

1. What is Higgs Boson and how does it relate to spacetime curvature?

Higgs Boson is a subatomic particle that was discovered in 2012 at the Large Hadron Collider. It is responsible for giving other particles mass, which allows them to interact with the Higgs field. This field is believed to be responsible for the curvature of spacetime according to the Higgs mechanism.

2. Does the discovery of Higgs Boson prove or disprove the existence of spacetime curvature?

The discovery of Higgs Boson does not prove or disprove the existence of spacetime curvature. It provides evidence for the Higgs mechanism, which is one of the theories that explains the origin of mass and the curvature of spacetime. However, there are other theories that also explain these phenomena.

3. How does the Higgs mechanism explain spacetime curvature?

The Higgs mechanism proposes that the Higgs field interacts with particles and gives them mass. This mass then creates a gravitational pull, which is responsible for the curvature of spacetime. This theory is consistent with the equations of general relativity and has been supported by experiments at the Large Hadron Collider.

4. Can spacetime curvature exist without the Higgs mechanism?

Yes, there are other theories that explain the curvature of spacetime without the need for the Higgs mechanism. For example, the theory of general relativity proposes that mass and energy can warp the fabric of spacetime, resulting in curvature. Additionally, there are other proposed theories, such as loop quantum gravity, that do not rely on the Higgs mechanism.

5. What are the implications of the Higgs mechanism on our understanding of the universe?

The Higgs mechanism has provided a crucial piece of evidence for the standard model of particle physics, which is our current understanding of the fundamental particles and forces in the universe. It also contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass and the curvature of spacetime. However, there are still unanswered questions and ongoing research in this field to further our understanding of the universe.

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