Higgs Discovery: The Power of Empty Space

Autori

• Lisa Randall

Parametri

• 112 pagine
• 4 ore di lettura

• Natura
• Natura, animali
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Scienze Naturali

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The discovery of a new subatomic particle at the Large Hadron Collider in 2012 marked a significant milestone in particle physics, believed to be the Higgs boson. This particle is crucial for understanding the Higgs field, which explains why elementary particles possess mass. Lisa Randall delves into the science surrounding this groundbreaking finding, exploring its implications and the intriguing nature of empty space. The book provides insights into the years of research leading up to this moment and the broader significance of the Higgs boson in the Standard Model.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

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