my friend said if we cant find it , it can it be used to prove our very existance is just a big lie like the matrix
2007-02-27 21:30:32 · 6 answers · asked by ben s 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In the standard model of particle physics, there are particles called bosons which carry the forces,gluon for strong force, W and Z bosons for the weak force and photons for the electromagnetic. The Higgs boson is the "missing piece" of the standard model, believed to carry the "force of mass" to give each particle a mass. At the beginning of the universe, the "Higgs Field" gave each particle a mass, the Higgs Field acts a bit like syrup;with the particles being marbles moving through syrup, the effects of the Higgs field on the particles can be detected as mass, much like the effects of a clear syrup can be detected on the marbles. Hope that helps, I had to explain that in a university interview!
2007-02-28 05:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by ryukazan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The higgs boson is....
IF the theories are correct, the reason that mass exists. You know that 1kg block in the science lab...It's 1kg because of the higgs boson.
It makes it harder to lift than a bunch of feathers the same size.
It's why, it requires some effort to move it even in space.
IF the Higgs boson exists.....IF...
Curiously, suppose the higgs boson doesn't exist... Does this mean that mass is all part of out imagination?
No of course not. It's just that the way we think the universe is put ogether is wrong
2007-02-28 10:45:03 · answer #2 · answered by BIMS Lewis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quantum physics in layman's terms? That's a tough ask... here goes:
Bosons are sub atomic particles - some of which have been actually found using extremely powerful particle accelaerators, some of which are only thought to exist, because the maths seems to indicate it.
The Higgs boson (named after the physicist Peter Higgs) is one of the ones we haven't found yet. It is theorised to be a heavy particle, which would help account for the asymetry of energy distribution within an atom, which in turn allows interaction between particles and atoms to take place - in other words allows reactions between different things to happen.
The existence of bosons would prove electroweak theory in terms of levels of energy forces in existence in the universe - all of which ulitmately stem from the big bang having happened.
Alone, this would not prove or disprove theories of our existence - but if it is found it would add further credance to other evidence we have of the big bang initiating all known energy (and therefore all objects of mass) in the universe.
Apparantly.
2007-02-27 21:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your friend is wrong......
The Higgs Boson has not yet been found, yet it should not be too far away due to advances in technology at CERN (the particle accelerator).
It is actually postulated that the Higgs is actually a fundamental particle, yet compared to sub-atomic particles it is massive - much bigger than electrons and the like.
The W and Z boson have been proven and the Higgs fits in well with the postulate that is currenbtly accepted, so I believe it is just a matter of time before it is found.
See Link-: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higgs_boson
2007-02-27 21:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the god particle that gives other particles their mass. It is theorized that a mass is obtained by a particle's interaction with the higgs boson.
For instance, a proton is massive because it interacts with the higgs boson. To analogize, the higgs boson is like the gears of a machine, making the machine move when they turn.
2007-02-28 19:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sub atomic particle.Sounds like your friend is having trouble with reality.
2007-02-27 21:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋