Turbine generator + higgs boson

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of utilizing the energy of a Higgs boson in a turbine generator. It touches on theoretical concepts related to particle physics and the practical implications of energy generation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the possibility of using Higgs bosons for energy generation in turbine generators, suggesting that the Higgs particle requires significant energy to be created, typically in particle accelerators.
  • Another participant emphasizes that the Higgs boson exists primarily in theoretical models, noting that it has not been directly observed and that estimates regarding its energy are based on recent theoretical advancements.
  • Concerns are raised about the existence of the Higgs boson, with references to skepticism from notable scientists like Stephen Hawking regarding its role in mass generation.
  • A participant acknowledges a mix-up regarding the top quark, indicating a need for clarity in the discussion about particle physics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the existence and practical application of the Higgs boson, with no consensus reached on its feasibility for energy generation.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions about the Higgs boson's existence and its energy characteristics, as well as the dependency on theoretical models that have not been empirically validated.

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My friend is wondering if its possible to use the energy of a higgs boson to use in a turbine generator. Is that possible?
 
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I wouldn't call this "General Engineering". People have just recently proved the existence of the Higgs particle and don't they need huge energies (particle accelarators) to create them?
 
Gonzolo said:
I wouldn't call this "General Engineering". People have just recently proved the existence of the Higgs particle and don't they need huge energies (particle accelarators) to create them?


Pay attention : up until this very moment the higgs-particle only exists from theoretical models. It has not yet been observed. Only estimates concerning it's energy have been made. The most recent one has spectacular results (i mean much better estimates) and these are written down in the following site.


http://www.scienceblog.com/community/article2964.html


Some scientists like Stephen Hawking doubt that this mass-generation Higgs-boson of QFT really DOES exist.

regards
marlon
 
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I got mixed up with the top quark, which was first observed in 1994. Thanks.
 

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