Creation of Matter: Higgs Boson & Other Explanations

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The discussion centers on the creation of matter in the universe, specifically examining the role of the Higgs Boson in converting energy into matter. Participants assert that while the Higgs Boson theoretically supports this process, the lack of experimental evidence prevents full acceptance within the physics community. Additionally, there is speculation about the relationship between particles and spacetime, suggesting that at the universe's inception, these elements may have been indistinguishable.

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How was matter created in this universe?
If the Higgs Boson is theoretically able to create matter from energy, then isn't that fairly good proof that it exists?
Or are there other explanations?

cheers,
BT
 
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brother time said:
How was matter created in this universe?
We don't know.
If the Higgs Boson is theoretically able to create matter from energy, then isn't that fairly good proof that it exists?
Or are there other explanations?

cheers,
BT

Maybe, but until there is experimental evidence, the physics community won't fully accept it.
 
brother time said:
How was matter created in this universe?
If the Higgs Boson is theoretically able to create matter from energy, then isn't that fairly good proof that it exists?
Or are there other explanations?

cheers,
BT

I suppose that at an early enough time, when the universe was sufficiently small, there must have been no distinction between particles and spacetime. So perhaps that is the way it is now, particles are a different manifestation of spacetime.
 

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