Derivation of the Higgs mass equation?

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The derivation of the Higgs mass equation is based on the Higgs vacuum expectation value (v_h) and the Higgs self-coupling parameter (λ_h) within the Standard Model. The equation is expressed as m_H = √(2 λ_h) v_h, where v_h is defined as v_h = √{(ℏ c)³ / (√2 G_F)}. By substituting this expression into the Higgs mass equation, it simplifies to m_H = √{(ℏ c)³ λ_h / G_F}. This formulation is crucial for understanding the relationship between the Higgs boson mass and fundamental constants in particle physics.

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Higgs vacuum expectation value for the Standard Model: (ref. 1 pg. 14)
v_h = \sqrt{\frac{(\hbar c)^3}{\sqrt{2} G_F}}

Higgs mass equation for the Standard Model: (ref. 1 pg. 14)
m_H = \sqrt{2 \lambda_h} v_h
\lambda_h - Higgs self-coupling parameter.

Integration via substitution:
m_H = \sqrt{2 \lambda_h} v_h = \sqrt{\frac{(\hbar c)^3 \lambda_h}{G_F}}

Higgs mass:
\boxed{m_H = \sqrt{\frac{(\hbar c)^3 \lambda_h}{G_F}}}

How was the Higgs mass equation listed in reference 1 page 14 derived?
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The invariant amplitude for a weak interaction, say muon decay, can be expressed two ways: in terms of the weak coupling constant GF, and in terms of the W-meson:

ℳ = GF/√2 [uγμ(1-γ5)u][uγμ(1-γ5)u]

ℳ = [g/√2 uγμ(1-γ5)u](1/(MW2 - q2))[g/√2 uγμ(1-γ5)u]

Comparing these shows that GF/√2 = g2/MW2.

On the other hand, look at the Higgs Lagrangian:

L = |(∂μ -g/2τ·Wμ - g'Y/2 Bμ)φ|2

set φ = v, and pull out of this the MW mass term:

MW2 = (½ vg)2

Equating these two results:

MW2 = (½ vg)2 = √2 g2/GF

The g's cancel, and you get a relationship between v and GF.
 
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