Understanding the Higgs Mechanism: W & Z Boson Mass & Particle Mass

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I need help understanding the Higgs mechanism: what is the Higgs condensate, what is the Higgs boson, why do only the W and Z bosons have mass, and how exactly do particles receive mass? thanks guys!
 

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