Higgs Particles: Space Expansion & Creation of Particles

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The discussion centers on the behavior of Higgs particles in relation to the expansion of space in the universe. It establishes that Higgs particles are not present under normal conditions and are generated only during high-energy collisions, such as those occurring in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The conversation raises questions about whether the expansion of space leads to the creation of more Higgs particles or merely expands the distance between existing ones. It concludes that the number of detectable Higgs particles remains constant over time, regardless of the universe's expansion.

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Just curious. As Space expands in our universe, does the space between Higgs particles expand or are more particles created to full the void?
 
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As far as I know Higgs particles aren't around under usual conditions. The theory states the existence of a Higgs field, while Higgs particles are supposed to be formed by high energy collisions like in the HLC, but immediately decay.
 
Thanks. I always wondered about that. Does that mean if we did this experiment 8 billion years ago and 3 billion years from now the same amount of particles will be detected?
 

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