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  1. Higgs boson - Wikipedia

    The Higgs boson, sometimes called the Higgs particle, [9][10] is an elementary particle in the Standard Model of particle physics produced by the quantum excitation of the Higgs field, …

  2. Higgs boson: The 'God Particle' explained - Space

    Apr 10, 2024 · The Higgs boson is the fundamental force-carrying particle of the Higgs field, which is responsible for granting other particles their mass. This field was first proposed in the...

  3. The Higgs boson - CERN

    The Higgs field was proposed in 1964 as a new kind of field that fills the entire Universe and gives mass to all elementary particles. The Higgs boson is a wave in that field.

  4. Higgs boson | Physics, Particle Physics & Standard Model ...

    May 19, 2025 · Higgs boson, particle that is the carrier particle, or boson, of the Higgs field, a field that permeates space and endows all elementary subatomic particles with mass through its …

  5. DOE Explains...the Higgs Boson | Department of Energy

    The Higgs boson was proposed in 1964 by Peter Higgs, François Englert, and four other theorists to explain why certain particles have mass. Scientists confirmed its existence in 2012 through …

  6. Understanding the Higgs Boson: What Is the God Particle?

    May 23, 2025 · The Higgs boson is more than just a particle—it is a gateway to understanding why the universe is the way it is. It answers one of the deepest questions in physics: why do …

  7. What exactly is the Higgs boson? Have physicists proved that ...

    Oct 21, 1999 · As a consequence of wave-particle duality, all quantum fields have a fundamental particle associated with them. The particle associated with the Higgs field is called the Higgs …

  8. [2306.01019] The Higgs Mechanism and Higgs Boson: Unveiling ...

    Jun 1, 2023 · The discovery of the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider marked a significant milestone in particle physics. The Higgs mechanism, a key theoretical framework, provides …

  9. What Exactly Is the Higgs Boson? - HowStuffWorks

    Sep 8, 2023 · In fact, all elementary particles that have mass get it by interacting with the all-powerful Higgs field, which occupies the entire universe. Like the other Standard Model …

  10. Peter Higgs - Wikipedia

    Peter Ware Higgs (29 May 1929 – 8 April 2024) was a British theoretical physicist, professor at the University of Edinburgh, [7][8] and Nobel laureate in Physics for his work on the mass of …

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