If the Boson Higgs Boson only exists for >.< long

In summary: It is believed to only exist for an incredibly short amount of time before decaying. This short existence does not affect the overall existence of the universe. In summary, the Boson Higgs Boson is believed to only exist for a very brief moment, but its presence in the higgs field is what gives matter its mass. It is not clear how this brief existence relates to the overall age of the universe.
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If the Boson Higgs Boson, only exists for a millionth, of a millionth, of a millionth, of a millionth of a millionth, of a millionth, of a millionth, of a second - or even lessera...

And all matter has mass because of it...

According to my wall clock, this means that several billion, trillion, zillion, gwillion, pillion, quillion light year parsec cubits ago - we and all eternity all flashed into existence for a mere spec of instantanity, and then it has ceased to exist.

I'd like someone to explain how something that lasts for nothing and basically doesn't exist...

Means we exist for far longer than that.

Spinning a bit smartera than that - does the Bosun Higgs Bosun only exist as a particle, in an independent form, for almost almost nothing in time, when it is actually split out of an atom or a fraction of the nucleus?

When in what it came from, ought it to exist almost forever?
 
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Lunar-Scooter said:
And all matter has mass because of it...

I believe it is the higgs field that causes matter to have mass, not the boson itself.

According to my wall clock, this means that several billion, trillion, zillion, gwillion, pillion, quillion light year parsec cubits ago - we and all eternity all flashed into existence for a mere spec of instantanity, and then it has ceased to exist.

The age of the universe is believed to be 13.6 billion years or so. It is unknown if we "flashed" into existence or if something else happened, as we cannot look back further than about 300,000 years after the start of the universe.

Spinning a bit smartera than that - does the Bosun Higgs Bosun only exist as a particle, in an independent form, for almost almost nothing in time, when it is actually split out of an atom or a fraction of the nucleus?

The higgs boson does not come from the nucleus of an atom, only from high energy interactions between certain particles.
 

1. What is the Boson Higgs Boson?

The Boson Higgs Boson, also known as the Higgs boson or "God particle", is a subatomic particle that gives other particles their mass. It was first theorized in the 1960s and was finally discovered in 2012 by the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

2. How long does the Boson Higgs Boson exist for?

The Boson Higgs Boson exists for a very short amount of time, estimated to be around 1.56 x 10^-22 seconds. This is because it is an unstable particle and quickly decays into other particles.

3. How was the Boson Higgs Boson discovered?

The Boson Higgs Boson was discovered by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The LHC is a particle accelerator that collides particles at high energies, allowing scientists to observe the debris and discover new particles.

4. What is the significance of the Boson Higgs Boson?

The discovery of the Boson Higgs Boson confirmed the existence of the Higgs field, a fundamental part of the Standard Model of particle physics. It also helps to explain how particles have mass, an important component in understanding the structure of the universe.

5. Can the Boson Higgs Boson be used for practical applications?

While the Boson Higgs Boson has no practical applications at the moment, its discovery has led to a deeper understanding of particle physics and may have implications for future technologies. It also serves as a testament to the power of scientific research and collaboration.

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