The Higgs Particle: Understanding its Role in the Standard Model

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In summary, the conversation discusses the recent discovery of the Higgs particle, also known as the "God Particle," and its role in the standard model of physics. The Higgs field is believed to be responsible for giving particles their mass, but there is still confusion surrounding this concept. Some groups have claimed to have found evidence of the Higgs, but the energy levels do not match up. There is also a comparison made to the existence of UFOs and the lack of evidence for both phenomena. Further discussion can be found on the Physics Forums website.
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Well, Recently The God Particle which is the Higgs particle was found which was the last particle of standard model.

Higgs told that, Higgs field caused for the mass of any particle.

But I am confused that how Higgs field generate mass in any particle. Is there any satisfactory explanation for this theory ?
 
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The "footprints" of the HB are suspected. They have found something that resembles what they were looking but at much lower energy levels. At least one group that was looking says they are 99.99% sure that they have found the traces of the HB but they cannot explain the difference in energy levels.

I am 99.99% sure that UFOs exist - but I can't explain why there is so little evidence.
Maybe they both exist - maybe not.

Paul
 
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1. What is the Higgs particle?

The Higgs particle, also known as the Higgs boson, is a subatomic particle that is theorized to exist in the Standard Model of particle physics. It is believed to give mass to other particles and is a crucial component in our understanding of the fundamental forces of nature.

2. How was the Higgs particle discovered?

The Higgs particle was discovered in 2012 by the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Scientists used this powerful particle accelerator to collide protons at high speeds and observe the resulting subatomic particles, including the Higgs boson.

3. Why is the Higgs particle important?

The Higgs particle is important because it helps to explain the origin of mass in the universe. Without the Higgs mechanism, particles would not have mass and the fundamental forces of nature would not function as they do. The Higgs particle also plays a crucial role in the Standard Model, which is our current best understanding of the building blocks of the universe.

4. How does the Higgs particle fit into the Standard Model?

The Higgs particle is a fundamental part of the Standard Model, which is a theory that describes the interactions of subatomic particles. It is believed to be responsible for giving mass to other particles through the Higgs mechanism, which is a process of particles interacting with the Higgs field.

5. What are the implications of the discovery of the Higgs particle?

The discovery of the Higgs particle has significant implications for our understanding of the universe and the laws of physics. It confirms the existence of the Higgs mechanism and provides evidence for the Standard Model. It also opens up new possibilities for further research and advancements in particle physics.

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