Higgs & Graviton: Interaction or Separate Particles?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the Higgs boson and the graviton, questioning whether these two particles interact or exist as separate entities within different theoretical frameworks. Participants express uncertainty about their interaction but acknowledge that such an interaction could significantly enhance our understanding of gravity. The conversation references a related thread on Physics Forums for further exploration of this complex topic.

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Are the Higgs and the Graviton supposed to interact or are they two different particles from two different theories?
 
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i am not sure if they are able to interact or not, but i believe that if they are able to interact it would make a profound advancement in the understanding of gravity.
 

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