Interaction with the Higgs Boson

In summary, the interaction of the Higgs boson is exactly known for the standard model, but there is still room for discovery in terms of its physical applications in engineering. Its interaction with its vacuum expectation value creates mass for certain particles, and its lifetime is very short, making it difficult to interact with. Further research and understanding is needed to fully grasp the implications of the Higgs boson.
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Do we already know enough about the Higgs to be certain that we cannot interact with it(i.e. exert any type of control over it, like we can with electrons) or is there room for discovery there?

I was just pondering some implications of such an ability, and realized that I don't know if the Boson is something that can have physical applications in engineering.
 
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For the standard model Higgs the interaction is exactly known. The interaction with its vacuum expectation value creates mass for the gauge bosons (except for the photon) and the fermions (except for the neutrinos). The interaction terms contained in loops (no external Higgs but only internal lines i Feynman diagrams) can be calculated and result in quantum corrections to other scattering processes which restrict the experimentally allowed mass range for the Higgs.
 
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It's worth mentioning that the lifetime of the standard model Higgs boson is very short, 10-22 sec or less, depending on its mass. So it's not something you can easily "interact" with!
 
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Bill_K said:
It's worth mentioning that the lifetime of the standard model Higgs boson is very short, 10-22 sec or less, depending on its mass. So it's not something you can easily "interact" with!

It sounds like I have a little more to learn about the higgs, I didn't realize it was so unstable.
 

1. What is the Higgs Boson and why is it important?

The Higgs Boson is a subatomic particle that is theorized to give mass to all other particles in the universe. Its existence was first predicted by the Standard Model of particle physics and was later confirmed by experiments at the Large Hadron Collider. Its discovery helps us understand the fundamental building blocks of the universe and has implications for the origins of mass and the fundamental forces of nature.

2. How do scientists interact with the Higgs Boson?

Scientists interact with the Higgs Boson through high-energy particle colliders, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. These colliders accelerate particles to near-light speeds and collide them together, producing new particles, including the Higgs Boson. Scientists then analyze the data from these collisions to study the properties and interactions of the Higgs Boson.

3. What is the role of the Higgs Field in the interaction with the Higgs Boson?

The Higgs Field is a theoretical field that permeates the entire universe and gives particles their mass through their interactions with the Higgs Boson. When particles interact with the Higgs Field, they acquire mass and become more difficult to accelerate. This is what gives particles their "weight" or resistance to motion.

4. How does the discovery of the Higgs Boson impact our understanding of the universe?

The discovery of the Higgs Boson has greatly advanced our understanding of the universe. It confirms the existence of the Higgs Field and the mechanism by which particles acquire mass. It also provides evidence for the Standard Model of particle physics and has potential implications for theories beyond the Standard Model, such as supersymmetry and string theory.

5. What future research is being done to further our understanding of the Higgs Boson?

Scientists are currently conducting further experiments at the Large Hadron Collider to study the properties and interactions of the Higgs Boson. This includes measuring its mass, spin, and decay modes, as well as searching for any new particles or interactions that may be related to the Higgs Boson. Additionally, future colliders, such as the proposed International Linear Collider, may provide even more insight into the nature of the Higgs Boson and its role in the universe.

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