Spin of Particles Detected at LHC: Higgs Boson and Supersymmetry

In summary, The standard model Higgs and the 5 Higgs particles in the simplest supersymmetry models all have a spin of 0. It is not possible for a spin-2 particle to be a Higgs particle in the standard model, as this would break Lorentz invariance.
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I tried searching through but didn't find this asked.
If the spin of the particle detected at LHC comes back as 2, for instance, does it mean it's not a higgs boson?
There are 5 higgs in supersymmetry, do they all have spin 0?
 
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The standard model Higgs is necessarily spin-0 as are the 5 Higgses of the simplest SUSY models. As for whether a spin-2 particle could be a Higgs particle of some sort, I can say that I've never heard of such a thing; but, you'd need to get someone who has more familiarity with spin-2 in field theory to say for sure whether it's possible for a spin-2 particle to be responsible for symmetry breaking.
 
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In the standard model, all of the quantum numbers of the Higgs particle are zero - for a very good reason. The Higgs field is a condensate of Higgs particles that permeates all space. If the Higgs had nonzero spin, so would the vacuum, and the effect would be to break Lorentz invariance.
 

1. What is the LHC and why is it important for particle physics?

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator located at CERN in Switzerland. It is used to accelerate and collide particles at incredibly high energies, allowing scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of the universe and the laws that govern their interactions.

2. What is the spin of a particle and why is it important?

The spin of a particle is a fundamental property that describes its intrinsic angular momentum. It is an important characteristic as it determines how the particle interacts with other particles and fields in nature. The study of spin helps us understand the structure of matter and the forces that govern the universe.

3. What is the Higgs boson and why is its spin important?

The Higgs boson is a subatomic particle that was first theorized in the 1960s and was discovered at the LHC in 2012. It is responsible for giving mass to all other particles in the universe. Its spin is important as it helps us understand the mechanism of mass generation and its interactions with other particles.

4. What is supersymmetry and why is it relevant to the LHC?

Supersymmetry is a theoretical concept that proposes the existence of a partner particle for every known particle. It is relevant to the LHC as it could help explain some of the unanswered questions in particle physics, such as the hierarchy problem and dark matter. The LHC is capable of producing high enough energies to potentially observe these supersymmetric particles.

5. Has the LHC discovered any evidence of supersymmetry or new spin particles?

As of now, no conclusive evidence of supersymmetry or new spin particles has been found at the LHC. However, the LHC experiments are ongoing and continue to collect data, so there is still a possibility for new discoveries in the future.

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