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so does the Higg field give the neutrino mass, and can neutrino velocity change? how close to c is neutrino velocity?
The Higgs field interacts with particles in the universe, giving them mass. This interaction is known as the Higgs mechanism. Neutrinos do not have an electric charge, but they do have a weak charge and therefore interact with the Higgs field, acquiring a small mass through this interaction.
No, the Higgs field is not the only source of neutrino mass. There are other theoretical mechanisms that could explain the mass of neutrinos, such as the seesaw mechanism and the Majorana mechanism. However, the Higgs mechanism is currently the most widely accepted explanation for neutrino mass.
Yes, the Higgs field can give different masses to different types of neutrinos. There are three types, or flavors, of neutrinos: electron, muon, and tau. Each type has a different mass, and the Higgs field can give each type a different mass through their weak charge interactions.
Yes, the velocity of neutrinos can change. Neutrinos are known to have a very small but non-zero mass, and therefore they are not required to travel at the speed of light. In fact, recent experiments have shown that neutrinos can change their flavors, indicating that they do indeed have different velocities.
The interaction between neutrinos and the Higgs field does not directly affect their velocity. However, the Higgs field does give neutrinos a small mass, which in turn affects their velocity. The more mass a particle has, the slower it travels. Therefore, the Higgs field indirectly affects the velocity of neutrinos by giving them a small mass.