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The Higgs Boson: God Particle or Elusive Particle?

What is The Higgs Boson particle : The Higgs boson is a fundamental particle in the Standard Model of particle physics, which is a theoretical framework describing the fundamental particles and their interactions. It was first proposed by physicist Peter Higgs and others in the 1960s as a mechanism to explain how particles acquire mass. The existence of the Higgs boson was confirmed in 2012 through experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. The Higgs boson is closely associated with the Higgs field, which is thought to permeate all of space. According to the theory, particles gain mass by interacting with this field. The Higgs boson is the particle associated with the excitation of the Higgs field. As for why it's sometimes referred to as the "God particle," this term is actually a misnomer and not favored by most physicists. The term "God particle" originated from the title of the book "The God P...

Oh My God particle - The traveler of the speed of light

Oh My God particle - The traveler of the speed of light Introduction: In the vast expanse of the cosmos, particles whiz through space at incredible speeds, propelled by forces beyond our comprehension. Among these cosmic speedsters lies a particle so extraordinary, it has earned the moniker of the "Oh-My-God Particle." This enigmatic entity challenges our understanding of the universe and offers a glimpse into the extremes of cosmic phenomena. Join me as we delve into the captivating world of high-energy physics and unravel the mysteries of this extraordinary particle. What is the Oh-My-God Particle? The Oh-My-God Particle, also known as the OMG Particle or the Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Ray (UHECR), is a subatomic particle, believed to be a proton, with an astonishingly high energy level. It was first detected on October 15, 1991, by the Fly's Eye Cosmic Ray Detector in Utah, USA. The particle earned its dramatic name from the reaction of physicist John Linsley, who exclai...