Higgs field at the event horizon

In summary, the postulated Higgs field does not contain any Higgs bosons and is not affected by black holes. The Higgs vev is not the same as a Higgs particle and is responsible for imparting mass to particles like the electron or proton through virtual Higgs particles.
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Antiphon
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If the postulated Higgs field has a non-zero vacuum expectation, shouldn't the typical black hole be ingesting Higgs particles at an alarming rate?
 
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The Higgs field is a background field and does not contain any Higgs bosons. It is the 'vacuum state' for Higgs bosons, i.e. the state with occupation number zero. A black hole has no effect on it, and vice versa.
 
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That makes sense of course. So then if there are no Higgs particles in empty space, how do They impart mass to the typical particleslike the electron or proton? Is it via virtual Higgs particles in the immediate vicinity of say the electron?
 
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A Higgs vev is not the same thing as a Higgs particle, which is an excitation of the Higgs field of definite momentum.
 
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Yes, that makes sense too. (What's a vev?)
 
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Antiphon said:
Yes, that makes sense too. (What's a vev?)

vacuum expectation value
 

1. What is the Higgs field at the event horizon?

The Higgs field is a theoretical field that is thought to permeate the entire universe, giving particles their mass. At the event horizon of a black hole, the Higgs field is believed to be extremely strong and may play a role in the behavior and properties of matter near the black hole.

2. How does the Higgs field at the event horizon affect matter?

The strong Higgs field at the event horizon of a black hole is thought to cause matter to behave differently than it does in other parts of the universe. It may influence the behavior of particles, such as causing them to have more mass or to move differently in the presence of the black hole.

3. Can the Higgs field at the event horizon be observed or measured?

Currently, the Higgs field at the event horizon of a black hole cannot be directly observed or measured. However, scientists are studying the behavior of matter near black holes to better understand the effects of the Higgs field.

4. What is the significance of the Higgs field at the event horizon?

The Higgs field at the event horizon is significant because it provides insight into the behavior of matter in extreme conditions, such as near a black hole. It also helps scientists better understand the properties of the Higgs field and its role in the universe.

5. How does the Higgs field at the event horizon relate to the theory of general relativity?

The Higgs field at the event horizon is one aspect of how the theory of general relativity applies to extreme conditions, such as near a black hole. It helps explain how matter behaves and interacts with the strong gravitational forces near the event horizon.

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