Are force carrier particles emitted by mass or created by fields?

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Force carrier particles are generally understood to be created by fields, raising questions about detection methods for particles like the Higgs boson at the LHC. Concentrating energy in a specific location can resonate the field to create particles, a concept that aligns with past observations. Once created, particles leave traces, although many decay rapidly. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the detection of the Higgs boson, particularly since it is considered a virtual particle. Understanding the relationship between fields and virtual particles is crucial for particle physics research.
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My general understanding was that they were created by fields, which makes me wonder how the LHC plans to detect the higgs boson... but I could be wrong
 
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My general understanding was that they were created by fields, which makes me wonder how the LHC plans to detect the higgs boson... but I could be wrong

My naive idea is that if one concentrates the right amount of energy in one place then the field resonates and creates the particle. It has always worked in the past.

Once created the particle leaves some trace. Many types of particle explode immediately.
 
In my opinion the carrier particles are the field. I have a question. If the field is made up of virtual carrier particles how do they expect to find the Higgs boson if it is a virtual particle?
 

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