Entity: HIGGSBOSON
Higgs boson is an elementary particle in the Standard Model of particle physics that is associated with the Higgs field, responsible for endowing other elementary particles with mass.
HIGGS BOSON
Etymology
The term 'Higgs boson' is named after physicist Peter Higgs, who, along with other scientists, proposed the existence of this particle.
Definition
Higgs boson is an elementary particle in the Standard Model of particle physics that is associated with the Higgs field, responsible for endowing other elementary particles with mass.
Historical Context
The Higgs boson was first theorized in the 1960s as a crucial component to explain the origin of mass in the universe. Its existence was confirmed in 2012 by experiments at the Large Hadron Collider.
Cultural Significance
The discovery of the Higgs boson was a significant milestone in the field of particle physics, validating the Standard Model and our understanding of the fundamental forces of nature.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include the Higgs field, quantum field theory, and the BEH mechanism.
See Also
An elementary particle that is the carrier particle of the Higgs field, which permeates space and gives mass to elementary subatomic particles through interactions.