Does the Higgs Boson really have 0 spin?

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The Higgs Boson definitively has a spin of 0, confirming its classification as a scalar particle within the Standard Model of particle physics. This characteristic has remained consistent for approximately 60 years, demonstrating the robustness of the Standard Model. While measurement errors can occur, they do not alter the fundamental property of the Higgs Boson being spin-less. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding particle spin in theoretical physics.

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Does the Higgs Boson really have 0 spin or is the spin between 0 and 1/2 x (1.054 571 817... x 10-34 J s)?
Does the Higgs Boson really have 0 spin or is the spin between 0 and 1/2 x (1.054 571 817... x 10-34 J s)?
 
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It really has spin-0. Just like it did on Saturday when you asked then.
 
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This shows, how persistent the Standard Model is. It survives for a whole week ;-) (in fact about 60 years yet).
 
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But leaving theory aside, there's always an error in measurement of spin, isn't there? :smile:
 
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Demystifier said:
But leaving theory aside, there's always an error in measurement of spin, isn't there? :smile:
Who cares about measuring the spin of spin-less scalar? :smile:
 
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