The Higgs field and boson - what's it's involvement in mass?

The Higgs boson is not a mediator, it is an excitation of the field itself.In summary, the Higgs field is responsible for giving mass to all particles except for photons and gluons. The Higgs boson is just an excitation of the Higgs field and is not a mediator when it comes to giving mass to particles. However, for particles such as neutrinos, the source of their mass is still unknown.
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Does the Higgs field give mass to particles unrelated to it? All particles with mass or some particles?

Does the Higgs boson as such play a role in giving mass to other particles, or is the boson just a feature (excitation?) of the Higgs field?

Can the Higgs boson be reasonably described as a mediator of the field, e.g. when giving mass to particles (mediator of that action)?

Thank you.
 
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Asgrrr said:
Does the Higgs field give mass to particles unrelated to it?
No. Photon and gluons are examples.
For neutrinos we don't know where they get their mass from. All other massive particles have a contribution from the Higgs mechanism.
Asgrrr said:
Does the Higgs boson as such play a role in giving mass to other particles, or is the boson just a feature (excitation?) of the Higgs field?
It is just an excitation of the Higgs field. The field is the more interesting part.
Asgrrr said:
Can the Higgs boson be reasonably described as a mediator of the field, e.g. when giving mass to particles (mediator of that action)?
No, and this is different compared to the typical interactions.
 
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1. What is the Higgs field and boson?

The Higgs field is a hypothetical field that permeates all of space and gives particles their mass. The Higgs boson is the particle associated with this field.

2. How does the Higgs field give particles mass?

The Higgs field interacts with particles as they move through it, causing a resistance that gives them mass. The more a particle interacts with the Higgs field, the more massive it becomes.

3. What role does the Higgs field and boson play in the Standard Model of particle physics?

The Higgs field and boson are integral components of the Standard Model, which is a theory that explains the fundamental building blocks of matter and their interactions. The Higgs mechanism, which involves the Higgs field and boson, is responsible for giving particles their mass in the Standard Model.

4. Why was the discovery of the Higgs boson important?

The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the Large Hadron Collider confirmed the existence of the Higgs field and provided evidence for the Standard Model. It also helped to explain the origin of mass in the universe and opened up new avenues for research in particle physics.

5. Are there any practical applications of the Higgs field and boson?

While the Higgs field and boson do not have any direct practical applications, the research and technology used to discover them have led to advancements in fields such as medical imaging and cancer treatment. Additionally, understanding the Higgs field may eventually lead to new technologies and applications in the future.

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